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REPORT ON
THE ACTIVITIES OF KARNATAKA
STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
(2010-12)
KARNATAKA STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE 560001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SL NO PAGE NUMBERS
A
Message From His Excellency The Governor of Karnataka and
Chancellor of Universities
I
Message from The Honorable Minister for Higher Education and
Chairman – K.S.H.E.C
II
Foreword III
Preface IV
B CHAPTER I
KARNATAKA STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
Introduction
1-2
The Beginning
The Enactment
Aims and Objectives
C CHAPTER II
GENERAL COUNCIL
Composition of The Present General Council 3-11
Meetings of The General Council
D CHAPTER III
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Composition of The Executive Committee 12-13
E Meetings of The Executive Committee
CHAPTER IV
ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL
K.S.H.E.C Website
14-20
Furnishing Statistics on Higher Education to MHRD
Opinion Matters Relating to Universities
Advice to The State Government on Academic Matters
Visit of Distinguished Dignitaries
CONTINUED………
CHAPTER V
F INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES
1 Induction Programme for Newly Recruited Teachers of Aided Degree
Colleges and Universities 21-22
2 Induction Programme for Newly Recruited Teachers of Aided Degree
Colleges and Universities (Second Batch) 23-24
3 One-day Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Principals of
Government and Aided Degree Colleges 25-26
4 One-day Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Principals of
Un-Aided Degree Colleges 27-28
5 Induction Programme for Newly recruited Engineering College
Teachers (First Batch) 29-30
6 Induction Programme for Newly recruited Engineering College
Teachers (Second Batch)
G CHAPTER VI
CONFERENCES ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1 National Conference on Reforms in Higher Education and Public
Participation 31-32
2 Workshop on Developing a Database on Higher Education in
Karnataka. 33-34
3 Colloquium on Higher Education in 12th Five Year Plan 35-38
H CHAPTER VII
SEMINARS IN DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
1 Seminar on Frontiers of Nano-Technology 39-41
2 Seminar on Information Science and Technology 42-43
3 National Conference on Media and Human Rights : The Global
Scenario 44-47
4 National Conference on Mathematical Modeling : A Socio-scientific
Approach 48-49
5 National Conference on Globalization and Society : Policies and
Perspectives 50-51
CONTINUED…………
6 National Conference on Quality Management Practices for
Organizational Excellence
52-53
7 National Conference on Social Relevance of Nano-materials and
Applications : An Interdisciplinary Approach (SNAIA-2011) 54-55
8 National Conference on Perspectives on Health Benefits of
Therapeutic Molecules 56-57
9 National Conference on Recent Trends in Communication Technology 58-59
10 National Conference on Integrative Plant Biology and Agri-
Biotechnology 60-61
11 National Conference on Conference on Good Practices in
Social Work in the Globalized Context 62-63
12 Colloquium on Advances in Material Science: the Global Scenario 64-68
13 National Conference on Recent Advances in Micro Nutrients Research 69-70
14 National Conference on Functional Foods in Health and Well-Being 71-72
15 A Seminar on Classical Languages in Higher Education 73-74
16 A Seminar on Philosophy of Science 75
17 A Seminar on Philanthropic Approaches to Address Contemporary
Social Problems 76-78
I CHAPTER VIII
FORTHCOMING EVENTS OF THE COUNCIL 79-80
J
CHAPTER IX
PROPOSED PROGRAMMES OF THE COUNCIL 81
H
CHAPTER X
MEDIA REPORTS 82
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CHAPTER-I
KARNATAKA STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
The Karnataka Higher Education Council has been established by replacing the earlier Inter-
University Board. The role of the Council is to evolve perspective plans, add new dimensions to
higher education, and foster new ideas in the curriculum development and innovative activities
in the field of higher education.
THE BEGINNING
The National Education Policy-1986 and the Task Force on Higher Education set up by the
Government of Karnataka in 2002 recommended that state level planning and co-ordination of
Higher Education shall be carried out through the Council for Higher Education. Therefore, it
was decidedthat a State Higher Education Council to be set upas a collective of the government,
universities in the state, academics and other experts with a view to forge a synergic
relationship among them; it shall act as an operational space between the government and the
universities on the one hand and between the universities and apex level regulatory bodies on
the other with the following objectives:
To promote academic excellence sand social justice by the Government in policy
for formulation and perspective planning.
To ensure autonomy, accountability and co-ordination among all institutions of
higher education in the state.
To facilitateharmonious growth of higher education in accordance with the
socio-economic requirement of the state.
THE ENACTMENT The Karnataka State (igher Education Council Act – was enacted by a Gazette
Notification on 26.7.2010 by the Government of Karnataka. The same was notified for
implementation w.e.f 08.08.2010 by the Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education
Department.
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In view of the above developments, the State Government issued an order (No. ED 19 URC
2007 (Part-I) dated: 15th July 2009) constituting the Karnataka State Council for Higher
Education, which consisted of 16 eminent educationists as nominated members, besides
seventeen Vice-Chancellors of the state universities, Principal Secretaries, — Higher Education,
Medical Education, Finance Department,Department of Social Welfare and Department of Law
and Parliamentary Affairs, and Adviser to Chief Minister on Education as members.
Sri Aravind Limbavali, the then Honourable Minister for Higher Education was the
Chairman of the Council. Professor M.I Savadatti, former Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University
was appointed as the Vice-Chairman and Professor B.R Ananthan, former Professor of
Management, University of Mysore as the Member-Secretary.
Thus, the long-felt need of the Karnataka State Higher Education Council came into
existence during 2010 with the following aims and objectives:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Promoting academic excellence and social justice in policy formulation and perspective
planning by the government
Ensuring autonomy, accountability and co-ordination among all institutions of higher
education in the state
Guiding harmonious growth of higher education in accordance with the socio-economic
requirement of the state
To advise the government on the nature and perspective plan of higher education
To advise the government on innovative ideas, plans and new activities in the field of
higher education.
To guide the government and universities on policy matters of higher education in the
state
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CHAPTER-II
GENERAL COUNCIL
The Karnataka state higher education council act provides for a higher education council with
vice-chancellor of state universities, a nominee of the university grants commission, 10
academicians of repute from different disciplines as members, the principal secretaries of the
government, finance department, higher education department, medical education
department, primary and secondary education department, agricultural department,
horticultural department, animal husbandry and veterinary science department, social welfare,
secretaries to government., law and justice, commissioners of collegiate and pre-university
education as ex-officio members
COMPOSITION OF THE PRESENT GENERAL COUNCIL IS AS FOLLOWS:
Sl No
Name
Designation
1. Sri C.T Ravi
Honourable Minister for Higher Education,
Government of Karnataka
Chairman
2. Prof. S.C. Sharma
Vice-Chancellor
Tumkur University, Tumkur.
Vice-Chairman
3. Prof. K.M. Kaveriappa
Executive Director, KSHEC Member Secretary
4. Professor V.G. Talwar
Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, Crawford
Hall
Manasa Gangothri, Mysore – 570 005.
Member
5. Professor N. Prabhu Dev
Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore University
Jnana Bharathi , Bangalore – 560 056
Member
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6. Professor H. B. Walikar
Vice-Chancellor, Karnatak University
Pavate Nagar, Dharwad – 580 003
Member
7. Prof. Professor E. T. Puttaiah
Vice-Chancellor, Gulbarga University
Jnana Jnana Ganga, Gulbarga 585 106
Member
8. Professor T. C. Shivashankara Murthy
Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University,
Mangala Gangothri, Mangalore – 574 199
Member
9. Professor S. A. Bari
Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University, Jnana
Sahyadri
Shankara Ghatta-577451, Dist – Shimoga
Member
10. Professor A. Murigeppa
Vice-Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi-583
276, Dist. Bellary
Member
11. Professor K .S. Rangappa
Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University
Manasa Gangothri, Mysore – 570 101
Member
12. Professor Meena Rajiv Chandavarkar
Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Women s University
Basaveshwar Circle, Bijapur
Member
13. Professor S .C. Sharma,
Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University
Tumkur – 572 101.
Member
14. Professor (Smt) S . Indumathi
Vice-Chancellor, Davanagere University
Davanagere.
Member
15. Profesor B. R. Ananthan
Vice-Chancellor, Rani Channamma University
Vidya Sangama, Bhutramana Hatti, (P-B NH-04),
Member
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Belagavi-591 156
16. Professor Manjappa D. Hosamane
Vice-Chancellor, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya
University
Jnana Sagar, Vinayak Nagar, Bellary – 583 104
Member
17. Professor Hanumanna Nayak Dorai
Vice-Chancellor,
Karnataka State Gangubai Hangal University of
Music and Performing Arts
4th Stage, 2nd Phase,
Basavanahalli Post, Mysore
Member
18. Professor Mallepuram .G. Venkatesh
Vice-Chancellor, Sanskrit University,
Chamarajendra Samskrit College Campus, Pampa
Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore
Member
19. Professor Ambalike Hiriyanna
Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Folklore
University
Gotagodi, Shigaon,
Dist.Haveri
Member
20. Professor K. Narayana Gowda,
Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences
G.K.V.K, Bangalore – 560 032
Member
21. Professor R .R. Hanchinal,
Vice-Chancellor,
University of Agricultural Sciences,
Dharwad – 580 003
Member
22. Professor B.V. Patil
Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences
Lingasugur Road,
P.B.No.329
Member
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Raichur – 584 102.
23. Professor S. B. Dandin,
Vice-Chancellor, University of Horticultural
Sciences
Sector No.60, Navanagar
Bagalkot-587 102.
Member
24. Professor Suresh Honnappagol
Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and
Fisheries Sciences University
Nandinagar
Bidar – 585 401
Member
25. Professor H. Maheshappa
Vice-Chancellor, Vishveshwaraiah Technological
University
Jnana Sangama, Belagavi
Member
26. Professor K. Sriprakash
Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences
Jayanagar 4th T Block
Bangalore.
Member
27. Professor J. S. Patil
Vice-Chancellor,
Karnataka State Law University
Navanagar, Hubli – 580 025
Member
28. Professor S. Bisalaiah,
(Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture)
No.629, 7th Main Road, H.M.T. Layout, Ganga Nagar
Bangalore- 560 043
Member
29. Professor P. Venkata Ramaiah,
(Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University) No. , Vishva Manava , Double Road, Kuvempu Road Mysore.
Member
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30. Professor Sudha .R
[ Principal (Retd) Maharani Science College]
No.1076,Gange Road,1st Cross Road, G&H Block,
Kuvempu Nagar
Mysore – 570 023.
Member
31. Professor M.D. Muthamma,
(Retd Director of Collegiate Education)
No.121, 4th Main Road, S.B.M. Colony, Anand Nagar
Bangalore- 560 021
Member
32. Professor K . Narahari,
Professor (Retd ) B.M.S. Engineering College & former MLC Chaitanya , No. , th Main Road,
Srirampura
Bangalore – 560061.
Member
33. Professor R.L.M. Patil
[Professor (Retd),Bangalore University]
No.1105, 41st Cross Road, Poorna Pragna Layout
Chikkalasandra,
Bangalore – 560 061
Member
34. Professor K. S. Nisar Ahmed, Professor (Retd), No. (ameeda (yder , 7th Cross Road, Padmanabha Nagar,
Bangalore – 560 070
Member
35. Professor N.R. Srinivasa Raghavan
Professor (Retd) IISC, No.26,60/1,3rd Main Road,
KSRTC Layout, Chikkalasandra, Bangalore- 560
061
Member
36. Professor V. Vijaykumar,
Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar
Law University Poompazhil,
No. 5, Dr. D.G.S.
Dinakaran Salai, Chennai -600 028
Member
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37. Professor Chidananda Gowda
(Former Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu University) No. , Udayaravi , Kuvempu Nilaya, thMain Road
12th Cross Road, V.V.Puram, Mysore
Member
38. The Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marga, New Delhi. Member
39. Principal Secretary to Government, Finance
Department 2ndFloor, Vidhana Soudha
Bangalore – 560 001
Member
40. Principal Secretary to the Government, Higher
Education Department
6th Floor, M.S. Building
Bangalore –1.
Member
41. Principal Secretary to Govt,
Primary & Secondary Education, MS Building
6th Floor, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi
Bangalore-560 001
Member
42. Principal Secretary to the Government, Department
of Medical Education, Vidhana Soudha II Floor
Bangalore-560 001
Member
43. Principal Secretary to Government, Department of
Agriculture, M.S.Building, 4th Floor, 3rd Gate
Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi
Bangalore – 560 001
Member
44. Principal Secretary to the Government
Horticulture Department, 4th Floor, M.S. Building,
Dr Ambedkar Veedhi
Bangalore – 560 001
Member
45. Secretary to the Government
Department of Law & Justice, Vidhana Soudha
Bangalore – 560 001.
Member
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As stated above the Council met six times since January 2010 and discussed various matters,
which were under the purview of the Council. In these meetings, issues relating to universities,
opinions on matters referred to the council by the government and future policies on higher
education were discussed. The council also discussed holding various conferences and
seminars. Dr. V.S. Acharya, (on ble Minister for (igher Education, IT BT, Planning and
Statistics, and Muzurai, who was also the Chairman of the Council, presided over five meetings.
The sixth meeting of the Council was presided over by Sri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, the then
Chief Minister, and Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka. Various activities
of the council are highlighted in the successive chapters.
Ever since the enactment of Karnataka State Higher Education council, six meetings
were meetings were held. The first five meetings were presided by Late Dr. V.S. Acharya and
46. Principal Secretary to the Government
Social Welfare Department, Vikasa Soudha, IIFloor
Bangalore-560 001
Member
47. Director of Technical Education, Palace Road,
Bangalore-560 001 Member
48. The Commissioner of Pre-University Board, 18th
Cross Malleshwaram
Bangalore
Member
49. Principal Secretary to the Government, Animal
Husbandry & Fisheries Department, Vikasa Soudha,
4th Floor
Bangalore-560 001
Member
50. Commissioner for Collegiate Education in
Karnataka
Palace Road
Bangalore – 560 001
Member
51. The Director of Medical Education
Anand Rao Circle
Bangalore – 560 001
Member
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the sixth meeting was presided by Sri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, (on ble Chief Minister and Minister for Higher Education. The dates of the meetings are as follows:
MEETINGS OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL
Sl.
No General Council Meetings Date
1 1st General Council Meeting 01.12.2010
2 2nd General Council Meeting 01.02.2011
3 3rd General Council Meeting 12.04.2011
4 4th General Council Meeting 21.07.2011
5 5th General Council Meeting 16.11.2011
6 6th General Council Meeting 20.06.2012
Late Dr. V.S. Acharya chaired the Second General Council Meeting on 01.02.2011
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Late Dr. V.S. Acharya Chaired the Fourth General Council Meeting on 21.07.2011
Sri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka and the Chairman
of Karnataka State Higher Education Council Chairing the Sixth General Council Meeting
on 20.06.2012
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CHAPTER-III
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
As per the karnataka state higher education council act, there is a provision to constitute
executive committee with thevice-chairman of the council as the chairman; the executive
director as the member secretary; two vice-chancellors, nominated by rotation by the council
for a period of one year and four of the ten academicians of repute who are members of the
council nominated by it by rotation for a period of twenty months as members; principal
secretary to government, higher education department and principal secretary to government,
medical education department as ex-officio members. The composition of the committee is as
follows
COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL
Sl
No Name Designation
01 Dr S.C. Sharma,
Vice-Chairman
Karnataka State Higher Education Council
Chairman
02 Professor K.M. Kaveriappa
Executive Director
Karnataka State Higher Education Council
Member Secretary
03 Professor B.R. Ananthan
Vice Chancellor
Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
Member
04 Dr. Mallepuram Venkatesh
Vice-Chancellor
Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bengaluru
Member
05 Sri. K .Narahari
Professor (Retd ) B.M.S.Engineering College
Bengaluru– 560 061
Member
06 Dr. P. Venkata Ramaiah,
(Former Vice-Chancellor
Kuvempu University), Mysore
Member
07 Dr. K.S. Nisar Ahmed, Member
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Professor (Retd)
Bengaluru– 560 070
08 Dr. Sudha. R
Principal (Retd)
Maharani Science College, Mysore
Member
09 Principal Secretary to the Government
Higher Education Department
Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Member
10 The Principal Secretary to the Government
Department of Medical Education
Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Member
MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Five meetings of the Executive Committee were held on the following dates to discuss the
matters relating to the functioning of the Council and various other agenda including budget
proposals to fulfil the objects of the council.
Sl.
No Executive Committee Meetings Date
1 1st Executive Committee Meeting 27.12.2010
2 2nd Executive Committee Meeting 12.04.2011
3 3rd Executive Committee Meeting 03.04.2012
4 4th Executive Committee Meeting 10.05.2012
5 5th Executive Committee Meeting 13.06.2012
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CHAPTER-IV
ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL
THE KSHEC WEBSITE
Late Dr. V.S. Acharya, the then (on ble Minister for (igher Education, Sri Madan Gopal, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Higher Education and other dignitaries in
the snapshot of the website (www.kshec.co.in) .
A SNAPSHOT FROM THE KSHEC WEBSITE
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STATISTICS ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SUBMITTED TO THE MHRD,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA:
The Govt. of Karnataka has appointed the Member Secretary, Karnataka State Higher Education
Council as the Nodal Officer of the State Government for flow of information and
comprehensive data collection in respect of Higher Education, Technical Education, Medical,
Veterinary and Agriculture, Education etc. The Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Govt. of India collects statistical information every year from all the State Governments and
compiles the same into a compendium and publishes in the Annual Publication. The Council
requested all the Universities to designate an officer of the University as Nodal Officer for
furnishing the Statistical. All the Universities designated an officer as Nodal Officer and the
Council took initiative by corresponding with all the Nodal Officers of the Universities in the
State duly sending the prescribed format.
Dr. Vijay P. Goel, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Dept. of Higher Education, Statistics Division, has visited the Council on
10.12.2011 and discussed with the Executive Director and Nodal Officer regarding the issue
and also informed that, the Ministry is in the process of developing a software and design a
portal for uploading the statistical information by the respective Universities and Colleges.
Once this becomes operational the collection and compilation of data will become easy.
After protracted correspondence, most of the Universities could furnish the information
for the year 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. The information received has been
compiled and sent to the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development. The Ministry of (uman Resource Development has sent the draft publication Statistics of (igher and Technical Education – Provisional for the year 9-10, for verification and to suggest
corrections if any. Accordingly the same was furnished to the Ministry on 20th Jan.2012.
Similarly the Statistical information for the year 2010-11 has also been sent to the MHRD
recently on 11th July 2012.
As per the request of Sri Vijay P. Goel, the Director General of M.H.R.D., a Workshop on
Developing a Database on (igher Education in Karnataka was organized on 09th
November 2011 in the Conference Hall. This workshop was inaugurated by Smt. Latha
Krishna Rao, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Higher Education. The
Registrar and Nodal Officers of all the Universities including representatives of institutes of
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National Importance, Deemed Universities and Private Universities attended the workshop –
about 65 representatives participated in the workshop. Sri. Sanjay, Deputy Director General,
MHRD, Smt. Ruchika Gupta, Deputy Director, MHRD, Sri. Ramswarup. Assistant Director,
MHRD, Sri. D.P. Bhatnagar, Project Consultant, National University of Educational Planning &
Administration,(NEUPA) and Shri Lalchand Yadav, Technical Director, National Informatics
Center, New Delhi, participated in the workshop as the resource persons, interacted with the
participants and clarified the doubts on the usage of portal.
OPINION ON MATTERS RELATING TO UNIVERSITIES
1. A committee headed by Professor S.A. Bari, Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University,
Shankaraghatta, Shimoga prepared a draft on Common Academic Calendar for
Universities having similar academic programmes. The Council approved the draft and
communicated the same to all the Universities in Karnataka.
2. A committee headed by Professor Geetha Bali has prepared a draft on Common
Academic Calendar for B. Ed Programme in affiliated colleges. This is under
consideration.
3. A Draft of Common Regulations for conducting Doctoral Programmes at Universities,
prepared by a committee headed by Professor Shivashankara Murthy, Vice-Chancellor,
Mangalore University, Mangalore, has been approved by the Council and communicated
to all the Universities in Karnataka.
4. A Draft of Common Regulations Governing UG and PG Courses, prepared by a committee
headed by Prof. V.G. Talwar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, is under
consideration at the Council.
5. A Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Professor E.T. Puttiah,
Vice-Chancellor, Gulbarga University to draft Uniform Statutes regarding Sabbatical
Leave for university employees.
6. A committee of Vice-Chancellors, under the chairmanship of Professor B.R. Ananthan, Vice-
Chancellor, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, has been constituted to frame guidelines
for conducting Non-formal Education Programmes (Outreach Programme, Distance
Education, Correspondence Education) by the State Universities in Karnataka.
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ADVICE TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT ON ACADEMIC MATTERS
1. A draft proposal to create Bangalore South University out of the existing Bangalore
University has been approved by the Council on 01.02.2011, and the same has been
submitted to the Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka on
22.02.2011.
2. A proposal for upgrading the Government Film Institute at Hesarghatta, Bengaluru
and introducing a UG course in Film Studies have been approved by the Council. The
same has been communicated to the Department of Higher Education, Government of
Karnataka on 29.02.2011.
3. A draft containing the views of the Council on the report of the Dr.N.R. Shetty
Committee, constituted by the State Government to review the Karnataka State
Universities Act-2000, has been submitted to the State Government.
4. The Council offered its opinion on The University for )nnovation Bill sent by the Govt. of India.
5. The proposal to start Kannada Study Centers at the University of Germany and Austria
has been recommended.
6. Opinion of the Council regarding transfer of Constituent Law Colleges/PG Departments
of conventional Universities to Karnataka State Law University has been furnished to
the concerned authority.
7. Revision of Pension in respect of University and College teachers retired prior to
01.01.2006.
8. Granting exemption for the candidates who have been awarded PhD degree prior to
2009 from completing NET/SLET/SET examinations to become eligible for applying for
the post of Assistant Professors/Lecturers at universities and colleges.
9. A proposal to establisha Central University in Kodagu has been submitted to the
Government of India.
10. Sought the opinion of the ICAR before starting a sectorial university in Agricultural
Sciences.
11. Draft Rules governing eligibility and procedure to submit the proposal for
establishment of Private Universities in the State of Karnataka has been prepared.
12. Draft Private University Bill 2012 has been prepared.
13. Proposal for the establishment of Karnataka State Academy of Higher Education has
been presented before the government.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE KARNATAKA STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
FRAMED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL AND NOTIFIED BY THE GOVERNMENT
1. Rules governing the methodology of preparation of Annual Budget and audited
statement of expenditure have been approved by the Government vide letter No. ED 38
URC 2011, on 22.03.2011.
2. Regulations governing the Terms and Conditions of the service of the staff of Karnataka
State Higher Education Council. (Approved by the Government vide letter No. ED 40
URC 2011 on 22.03.2011.)
3. Karnataka State Higher Education Council Regulations-2010. (Procedure relating to
meeting of the Executive Committee has been approved by the Government vide letter
No. ED 42 URC 2011, on 01.04.2011.)
4. Karnataka State Higher Education Rules – 2010 (Powers and functions of the Executive
Director has been approved by the Government vide letter No. ED 37 URC 2011, on
31.03.2011.)
VISIT OF DISTINGUISHED DIGNITARIES
Several academics, scientists and academic committees have visited the KSHEC. Internationally
acclaimed scientist Professor Azeddine Driouich, University of Rouen, France visited the
Council on 29.02.2012.
PROFESSOR
AZEDDINE
DRIOUICH BEING
HONOURED.
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Members of the Task Force Committee, Government of Orissa,Department of Higher
Education visited the Council on 26th and 27th of April 2011. Task Force Committee members
were Prof. L.N. Mishra, former Vice-Chancellor of Sambalpur University; Mr. D.N. Roy, and Prof.
V.P.Nanda. They had discussions with the (on ble Minister for (igher Education and the officers of the Higher Education Council regarding the feasibility of starting a Higher Education
council in Orissa state.
Visit of the delegates from Cambridge University
A delegation of the Cambridge University visited the Karnataka State Higher Education Council
on 25.11.2011 and had discussions with Dr. V.S. Acharya, (on ble Minister for (igher Education and other officers of the Higher Education Department. The main topic of discussion was Developing English language Skills among Graduate and Postgraduate Students in Karnataka . Following were the members of the delegation:
1. Dr. Michael Milenovic, Chief Executive, University of Cambridge ESOL.
2. Mr. Mickey Bonin, Assistant Director, Business Development, University of Cambridge
ESOL.
3. Mr. T.K. Arunachalam, Regional Manager, South Asia, Cambridge University ESOL.
4. Mr. R. Sundarajan, Manager – Professional English, India, Cambridge University ESOL.
Cambridge University Delegates Interacting with Late Dr. V.S. Acharya
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Visit of the Vice-Chairman, Kerala State Higher Education Council:
Sri T P Sreenivasan IFS (Ambassador)(Rtd), Vice-Chairman of the Kerala State Higher
Education Council visited the Council on 9th July 2012. He had discussion with the Vice-
Chairman and Executive Director on various issues of higher education and the functioning of
the Council. He appreciated the activities of the Council, especially the decision of the Council
to establish an Academy for Higher Education and Training. He has sent an email to the Vice-
Chairman which is as follows:
Dear Dr Sharma,
Thank you for the courtesies extended to me when I called on you and your colleague Dr.
Kaveriappa at your office. It was a delightful and productive meeting at which I learnt
much from you both. I have decided to take up some of the ideas we discussed, particularly
the one about setting up of a teacher training institute. I would also like to help convene a
meeting of the higher education councils in different states to co-ordinate our efforts. I
shall appreciate if you can share with us the information you may have on the councils in
other states.
I hope to see both of you in Thiruvananthapuram at the earliest opportunity.
Sincerely,
TPS
T.P. Srenivasan, (IFS 1967)
Former Ambassador of India and Governor for India of the IAEA
Executive Vice-Chairman, Kerela State Higher Education Council
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CHAPTER V
INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES
The Council has organised six induction programmes / orientation programmes for the
newly recruited faculty members and Principals of colleges.
1. INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS OF AIDED DEGREE
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (FIRST BATCH)
Inauguration of the Induction Programme by Smt. Latha Krishna Rao, IAS
The Karnataka State Higher Education Council conducted a three-day Induction Programme for
newly recruited teachers of aided degree colleges and universities from 20th to 22nd Sept, 2011
at Jain University auditorium, Palace Road, Bangalore.
The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Latha Krishna Rao, IAS, Principal Secretary to
the Government, Higher Education Department. In her inaugural address, Smt. Latha Krishna
Rao said that pedagogy is an important part of training the teachers, but university and college
teachers are not exposed to this area, as they are not undergoing educational training before
being inducted as teachers. She felt that an induction programme of the kind organised by the
Council would at least provide an insight into pedagogy. She also advised the participants that
their responsibilities do not end with the imparting of knowledge in their subjects and they
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should also concentrate on character building and personality development of students
assigned to their care. Eventually all teachers must end up as mentors and motivators.
The inauguration was followed by nine sessions during three days where eminent
educationists particularly, from reputed educational institutions delivered lectures on various
aspects of pedagogy such as Professional Ethics, Classroom Management, Understanding
Learners, Fostering Creativity, Communication Skills, Personality Development, Student
Support and Progression and Question Paper Setting and Evaluation of Answer Scripts etc. The
last session was devoted to subject oriented induction where a few senior faculty members
from universities participated.
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2. INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS OF AIDED DEGREE
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (SECOND BATCH)
Karnataka State Higher Education Council in association with Davanagere University organized
the induction programme for newly appointed faculty of degree colleges of Davanagere,
Kuvempu and Sri Krishnadevaraya Universities. The programme was organized from 26th to
28th November 2011 at Shivagangotri campus of Davanagere University.
The inauguration programme was organized on 26th November 2011 at 10.30 a.m. The
programme was inaugurated by Sri. G. M. Siddeswara, Member of Parliament, Davanagere. Sri
Janardhanaswami, Member of Parliament, Chitradurga delivered the keynote address.
Professor K. M. Kaveriyappa, Executive Director and Member Secretary of Karnataka State
Higher Education Council was the chief guest. Professor S. Indumati, Vice-Chancellor,
Davanagere University delivered the presidential address.
During the first session Dr. R. M. Channaveer, Associate Professor, Department of Social
Work, Davanagere University delivered a talk on Teaching and Community Resources . Then Dr. [Smt.] Phani Burly, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Davanagere University
delivered a lecture on Concept and )mportance of Evaluation . During the Second Session Dr. S. Bhaskar, Principal[retired] R.V. Teachers College,
Banagalore delivered a lecture on Fostering Creativity . Dr. M. M. Pattanashetti, Associate Professor, M. M. College of Education, Davanagere introduced the topic Teaching Skills . During the third session, Sri. Gopal Krishna Nairy, Alumnus, National School of Drama,
Bangalore conducted an interactive session on the topic Action in Teaching . On 27th November 2011, during fourth session Dr. M. M. Pattanashetti, Associate Professor, M. M. College of Education, Davanagere delivered a lecture on the topic Goals and Challenges of Higher Education . Dr. C. P. Ramasesh, Librarian, University of Mysore, Mysore delivered a lecture on Effective Use of Library . During fourth session Dr. S. S. Patil, Dean, Department of Education, Kuvempu
University delivered a lecture on the topic Qualities of Effective College Teacher . Dr. M. R. Umadevi, Professor, Department of Education, Davanagere University delivered a lecture on Understanding the Learner . In the afternoon [sixth session] subject specific sessions were conducted for different
members of the faculty. Following resource persons organized subject specific sessions for 2
hours each.
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Resource Persons Subject
1. Dr. R. M. Chanaveer Social Science
1. Dr. G. T. Govindappa Commerce and Management
2. Dr. V. Murugaiah
1. Dr. S. Shishupal Science
2. Dr. Sreedhar
1. Dr. M. M. Pattanashetti Education
2. Dr. H. V. Vamadevappa
During these interactive sessions participants were exposed to the following topics.
1. How to handle the subject: Importance of demonstration
2. Laboratory techniques
3. Instruments in learning process: Importance of subject seminar
4. Group discussion
5. Assignments in learning process: Helping the slow learners, encouraging the fast
learners
On 28th November 2011, Professor Mahesh Mashal, Chairman, Adept Institute of
Management Studies and Research, Dharwad conducted VII session. During this session he interacted with participants on the topic Motivating the Learner . During the eighth session Dr. S. T. Bagalkot, Professor, Department of Economics,
Karnataka University, Dharwad delivered a lecture on the topic Education for Research, Development and Extension . Dr. Y. M. Jairaj, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Gulbarga University delivered a lecture on the topic Student Support and Progression . In the last session[IX] Dr. B. P. Veerabhadrappa, Chairman, Department of Economics,
Davanagere University delivered a lecture on the topic Professional Ethics . Dr. (. V. Vamadevappa, Associate Professor, M. M. College of Education, Davangerespoke on Question Paper Setting and Evaluation of Answer Scripts . In total 53 teachers participated in the
programme. Dr M.M Pattanshetty and Dr MR Umadevi coordinated the Programme.
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3. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY APPOINTED PRINCIPALS OF
GOVERNMENT AND AIDED DEGREE COLLEGES
The programme was organized for the newly appointed principals of government and aided
colleges to familiarize them with administrative, academic and research/development issues
concerning the colleges building a good relationship with various stakeholders. The delegates
were welcomed by Dr. S.C. Sharma, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council.
Prof. B.R. Ananthan, Vice-Chancellor RCU, Belagavi interacting with the principals
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. B.R. Ananthan, Vice-Chancellor, Rani
Chennamma University, Belagavi. In his Inaugural address, Prof. Ananthan highlighted the
challenges faced by principals to smoothly conduct day-to-day activities of the college. He
stressed the fact that principals should have a clear vision for the development of their colleges
and should be consensual in the approach. He also spoke about the role of the principal in
maintaining good relationship with the state government, the UGC and also the affiliating
University. He urged the principals to be pro-active in utilizing UGC grants and create an
enabling environment for conducting research and development activities by the faculty and
students. Prof. K.M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director of Karnataka State Higher Education
Council proposed a vote of thanks.
Prof. P. Venkatramaiah, former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University stressed the need for
Curriculum Development, Faculty Improvement and Research. He talked about various
opportunities available to principals for the development of research facilities in colleges. He
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highlighted the benefits of obtaining research funds for colleges. In addition, his lecture
focused on the need for continuous assessment of students and the need for regular feedback
mechanism.
Prof. K.M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director of the Karnataka State Higher Education
Council spoke on the need for involving students in sports and extracurricular activities, which
helps them to develop their personality. He urged the principals to conduct regular extension
activities, which would help in holistic development of institutions. He indicated various
avenues from which funding could be availed for such activities.
Prof. Chambi Puranaik, former Dean, Karnataka State Open University, spoke at length
about the role of the relationship between principals and various stakeholders in the
development of colleges and about how student motivation leads to value addition and
personality development. His lecture focused on the role of principals in an institutional
approach towards holistic development of colleges, community and students in an era of
modern communication technology. He also impressed upon the principals to disseminate the
use of social media for the benefit of students and faculty.
Dr. Jaganath Patil, Deputy Advisor, the NAAC, Bangalore addressed the principals about the
importance of assessing an institution by outside peers and modalities of accreditation and its
benefits. In the interactive session, he briefed the principals on various aspects of NAAC
accreditation and highlighted the most important criteria for evaluation of colleges.
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4. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY APPOINTED PRINCIPALS OF UNAIDED
DEGREE COLLEGES
The programme was organized in order to familiarize the principals about various
administrative, academic and research/development issues concerning the colleges.
The programme was started with the welcome address by Dr. S.C. Sharma, Vice-
Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council. In his inaugural address Prof. Krishna
Bhat, MLC and President of CESS stressed the role of a principal in providing value-based
education at their respective institutions and quoted from some of his experiences during his
days as a college principal. He said that principals should be a source of inspiration for both
students and faculty by being a role model in terms of academic and research activities.
Professor YeshwantDongre, Registrar, VijayanagaraSri Krishnadevaraya University,
Bellary in his lecture on affiliation related issues highlighted the challenges faced by principals
to smoothly conduct the day-to-day activities of the college. He stressed the need for principals
to have a clear vision for the development of the college. He also spoke about the importance of
the principal in maintaining a good relationship with the state government, the UGC and the
affiliating University. He urged the principals to be proactive in utilizing UGC grants and also
called them to create an enabling environment for conducting research and development
activities by the faculty and students.
Dr. S. Sudha, Member, Karnataka State Higher Education Council, addressed the
principals about the role of stakeholders in college development. She talked about various
opportunities available to principals for the development of research facilities in colleges. She
highlighted the benefits of obtaining research funds for colleges. In addition, her lecture
focused on the need for continuous assessment of students and the need for regular feedback
mechanism.
Professor P. SripathyTanthri, Syndicate Member, Mangalore University spoke on the
need for Curriculum Development, Faculty Improvement and Research which are necessary to
improve the quality of education in colleges.
Professor S.L. Hiremath, Registrar, Gulbarga University said that colleges should have
good sports facilities and they should organize regular extension activities. He indicated
various avenues from which funding would be available for such activities.
Professor S. Bisalaiah, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences,
Bangalore spoke at length about the role of the relationship of principals with various
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stakeholders in college development and also on how student motivation leads to value
addition and personality development. His lecture focused on the role of principals in an
institutional approach towards holistic development of college, community and students in an
era of modern communication technology. He also impressed upon the principals to
disseminate the use of social media for the benefit of students and faculty. Dr JaganathPatil,
Deputy Advisor, the NAAC, Bangalore addressed the principals on the modalities of
accreditation and its benefits. In a very interactive session, he briefed the principals on various
aspects of NAAC accreditation and highlighted the most important criteria for evaluation of
colleges.
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5. )NDUCT)ON PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY RECRU)TED ENG)NEER)NG COLLEGE
TEAC(ERS F)RST AND SECOND BATC(
Induction Programme for Newly Recruited Engineering College Teachers was jointly organised by Karnataka State Higher Education Council and AMC Engineering College,
Bengaluru. The Programme was conducted in two batches from 21st to 23rd April 2012 and 21st
to 23rd May 2012 respectively, at AMC Engineering College Bengaluru.
Inauguration of the induction programme by Dr. H. Maheshappa, Vice-Chancellor, VTU
In the first programme, Dr. S.C Sharma Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education
Council welcomed the chief guests— Dr. H Maheshappa Vice-Chancellor of VTU and the guest
of honour, Dr. K.R Paramahamsa, Chairman, Paramahamsa Foundation Trust & AMC Group of
Institutions.
Dr. Maheshappa in his inaugural address appreciated the efforts and gesture of the
Karnataka State Higher Education Council in conducting such informative and educational
programme, first of its kind to groom and nurture young engineering faculties to mould
student fraternity in the days to come. Dr. K.R Paramahamsa asked the participants to fully
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utilize the inputs to impart better teaching methodology to students who expect latest teaching
techniques.
In the subsequent session held on 21st May 2012, Prof. K.M Kaveriappa welcomed the
chief guest Sri. Kumaraswamy, KSPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bangalore Sub-Division
and the delegates. Mr. Kumaraswamy in his presidential speech narrated at length, how he as a
villager struggled to come up in life to such a high official position in the midst of turbulence.
On this occasion, Dr. Srinivasa, Principal, AMC Engineering College felicitated Sri.
Kumaraswamy.
In the sessions that followed the inauguration Dr. R Nagarajaiah, Dr. S.N Sridhara, Dr.
Rajesh Kumar, Dr. K.N Subramanya, Dr. Narasimha Murthy and Dr. Ganesh Bhat addressed the
delegates. The programme co-ordinators from AMC Engineering College cooperated in
organizing the event more effectively. Feedback was obtained from all the participants.
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CHAPTER VI
CONFERENCES ON HIGHER EDUCATION
The council has organised three national seminars on reforms in higher education were
also held where distinguished scientists from all over India presented papers. We have
brought out two proceedings in this connection.
1. NAT)ONAL SEM)NAR ON REFORMS )N ()G(ER EDUCAT)ON AND PUBL)C
PART)C)PAT)ON Sri. D. (. Shankar Murthy, (on ble Chairperson, Karnataka State Legislative Council inaugurated the seminar. Dr. V.S. Acharya, (on ble Minister for (igher Education, Planning Statistics and IT BT and Muzurai and the Chairman Karnataka State Higher Education Council,
presided. Sri Prakash Javadekar, (on ble Member, the RajyaSabha delivered a Keynote address. Speaking to the distinguished audience Javadekar stressed the need for bringing about reforms
in Higher Education and suggested that the Government should consult all stakeholders to build a consensus. (e also felt that Access Expansion and Reforms in Primary, Middle and (igher Education is imperative and the country that fails to bring about such reforms suffers.
The seminar being inaugurated by Sri D.H. Shankaramurthy, Sri Prakash Javadekar and
Hon’ble Justice Rama Jois
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The inaugural function was followed by two technical sessions where eminent educationists
and academic administrators spoke.
I Session
1) Prof. S. Bisalaiah, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore
Topic: Higher Education at Cross Roads
2) Prof. R.L.M.Patil, Former Chairperson, Department of Political Science, Bangalore University,
Bangalore
Topic: Federal Structure & Reforms in Higher Education
II Session
3) Prof.V. Raghunathan, Chief Executive Officer, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation,
Hyderabad
Topic: Foreign Education Providers in India
4) Dr S.P. Thyagarajan, formerVice-Chancellor of Madras University, Chennai.
Topic: Financing Higher Education in India (on ble Justice Rama Jois, Former Chief Justice of the Punjab and (aryana (igh Court, in his valedictory address quoted a Sanskrit verse by Brathruhari, a great Sanskrit scholar of 1st
century B.C, to illustrate the importance given to education in ancient Indian society. He also mentioned about Mahatma Gandhiji s letter which talks about the character building as one of the aims of education. He also cited great thinkers and philosophers like Swami Vivekananda,
Dr.S. Radhakrishnan and quoted lines from the Upanishads to illustrate the importance of value
education and character building among youth.
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2. A WORKS(OP ON DEVELOP)NG DATABASE ON ()G(ER EDUCAT)ON )N
KARNATAKA
A Workshop on Developing a Database on (igher Education in Karnataka was organized
on 09th November 2011 in the Conference Hall. This workshop was inaugurated by Smt. Latha
Krishna Rao, IAS., Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Higher Education. The
Registrar and Nodal Officers of all the Universities including representatives of institutes of
National Importance, Deemed Universities and Private Universities attended the workshop –
about 65 Participants have participated in the workshop.
Smt. Latha Krishna Rao, IAS, Former Principal Secretary, Department of Higher
Education, Government of Karnataka inaugurating the workshop
The following Resource Persons shared their research findings:
1. Sri. Sanjay,
Director,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Dept. of Higher Education, Govt of India,
New Delhi.
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2. Smt. Ruchika Gupta,
Deputy Director,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Dept. of Higher Education, Govt of India,
New Delhi.
3. Sri. Ramswarup. Assistant Director,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Dept. of Higher Education, Govt of India,
New Delhi.
4. Sri. D.P. Bhatnagar, Project Consultant,
National University of Educational Planning & Administration,
New Delhi.
5. ShriLalchandYadav,
Technical Director,
National Informatics Center,
New Delhi.
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3. COLLOQUIUM ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN 12THFIVE YEAR PLAN
Growing youth aspirations and massive expansion of schooling is creating a huge demand for
higher education. Higher education is also essential to build a workforce capable of value
addition in modern, competitive economy. Therefore, enrolment in higher education would
have to be significantly increased in a demand driven manner during the Twelfth Plan. The
process of broadening access, making higher education inclusive, and promoting excellence
initiated during the Eleventh Plan must be consolidated and expanded further during the
Twelfth Plan. However, the initiatives proposed in the draft document need thorough scrutiny
and broad-based debate/consensus. The states being the most important stakeholders should
conduct programmes and workshops to voice their opinion.
The event was planned with an objective of formulating a response and understanding
key issues of state and national interest.
Justice Rama Jois and Prof. P.V. Krishna Bhat inagurating the Conference
Prof. P.V. Krishna Bhat, President CESS, welcomed the dignitaries and hoped that deliberations
during the day would help us to understand the concerns of various stakeholders. He also felt
the need for formulating a strong set of recommendations for consideration of the planning
commission. Justice Rama Jois, who spoke at length on moral values eroding the present day higher education and stressed the importance of Trivarga in modern society during his inaugural address, inaugurated the conference. He also spoke at length on various challenges
faced by state governments in formulating policy decisions in consultation with the central
government. He felt that existing mechanism of creating a universal education policy without
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proper dialogue and consensus was not beneficial to the growth of knowledge economy. The
Chief Guest, Prof. R. Govinda, Vice-Chancellor, NUEPA gave insights into some key structural
reforms and new regulatory framework guidelines included in the draft document. He also
enlightened the audience on the role and structure of National Commission on Higher
Education and Research (NCHER)proposed to be set up to ensure autonomy of institutions and
enhancement of standards and provision for entry of foreign education providers.
Smt. Latha Krishna Rao, Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education
emphasized the fact that in the 12th Plan the focus should be on quality education and she
outlined some of the initiatives of the Karnataka Government in this regard. Prof. K.M.
Kaveriappa, Executive Director, Karnataka State Higher Education Council proposed a vote of
thanks.
The first lecture delivered by Prof. Arkalgud Ramprasad, University of Illinois, Chicago
stressed on the strategic and systemic nature of the initiatives proposed in the draft document.
His observations were as follows:
• There is no clear vision stated for the higher education system in the context of the global economy and )ndia s growth trajectory
• There are no clear objectives for the higher education system against which progress
can be measured and the strategies assessed
• The approach is tactical not strategic
• The empirical basis for the proposed approach is not clear
• The approach does not propose to systematically collect, analyze, interpret, and act
upon the evidence from the past, in the present, and into the future
• It does not cogently articulate the key resources available
• It does not cogently articulate the key barriers to transformation
• It is not focused on the knowledge ecology in its entirety
He felt that the present draft document was just a modification and in his opinion, a complete
new architecture is the need of the hour rather than some cosmetic changes in the form of
modification. His suggestions for a holistic higher educational development included
• Envision the future higher education system in the country and the states
• Systematically analyze the gaps between the states-of-the-aspiration, -practice, and -
need
• Systematically analyze the resources and barriers to bridge the gaps
• Develop systemic strategies to bridge the gaps
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Dr. M.K. Sridhar, from Karnataka Knowledge Commission, in his response to the draft
document highlighted the following:
The document spoke about resources leading to excellence and qualitative expansion
It also spoke about efficiency of resource utilization
Scholarship scheme and student-based funding
Development of State Universities and colleges by more resource allocation
Regulatory framework for the entry of foreign universities into the country.
In order to achieve the objectives he felt that draft document lacked the following initiatives:
Performance indicators
Shared Vision
Experimentation and innovation
Leadership and management
Prof. V.G. Talwar, Vice-Chancellor. University of Mysore responded to Prof. Ramprasad s thoughts and commented that more resources and better utilisation would be the right way
forward. He also felt that an increase of 0.38 percent of GDP means an additional allocation of
about Rs.25, 000 crore to higher education for the Centre and the States taken together and
also felt that majority of this share should reach state universities and colleges. He also
stressed the following aspects:
The scale and reach of scholarship schemes and student loans need to be enhanced.
Government guarantees for student loans could be considered. The central principle should be
that no student who is eligible to be admitted should be deprived of higher education for
financial reasons
Prof. B. R. Ananthan, Vice-Chancellor, Rani Chenamma University, Belgaum responded to Dr. M.K. Sridhar s comments and requested the need for a clear focus on improving the employability of graduates. )ndian higher education is organized into General and Professional streams. General education, which is an excellent foundation for successful knowledge-based careers, often fails to equip graduates with necessary work skills due to its
poor quality. On the other hand, professional education is often expensive, lengthy and usually
imparted in narrowly specialized private institutions, with little emphasis on liberal arts, which is essential for the development of intelligent able‐minded citizens. For both General and Professional education streams, integrated curriculum with greater flexibility in choice of subjects and innovative pedagogic practices are needed to improve the quality and hence
employability. He felt that the Vocational Education and Training sector in the country is small
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and this limited capacity is under‐utilized due to poor quality and lack of social status. During the Twelfth‐Plan, there is an urgent need to develop a large sector offering short‐cycle qualifications in the form. of associate degrees catering to intermediate skills in the higher
education space within the National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework.
Prof. H.A. Ranganath, Director, NAAC in his valedictory address spoke about the need to
create an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation in a self-sustaining manner. We must bring back the lost research culture of )ndian Universities so as to create new knowledge
and improve teaching standards. Collaborative research, setting up industry incubation parks
in Universities and institutions providing more research fellowships, promoting innovation
through interdisciplinary research in new and emerging fields, strengthening )nter‐University centres etc. need to be emphasised in the Twelfth Plan. This would require more funding for university‐based research and funding policies that create right incentives for quality research and promote collaboration among institutions. Related to this is the issue of faculty shortage, which can be tackled through innovative ways such as technology‐enabled learning and collaborative information and communication technologies (ICT). A complete overhaul of the
Academic Staff Colleges that are used to provide refresher courses for teachers is also
necessary. Initiatives to improve the quality and availability of teachers in higher education
need to be launched in a mission mode.
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CHAPTER VII
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ON DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
The Council has also held 17 conferences / seminars on emerging areas of science, social
science and management subjects. This has enabled scholars and faculty members of our
universities across the state to interact with distinguished scholars of reputed institutes
on research and curriculum development. We have published proceedings of ten seminars
and sent them to universities of higher learning.
1. ONE-DAY SEMINAR ON FRONTIERS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology is an emerging multidisciplinary area of science. This is useful for applications
in various walks of human life, having enormous scope for exploration in through inventions,
innovations and collaboration. With a view to bring an awareness among faculties and scholars
in theState Universities, ONE-DAY SEMINAR ON FRONTIERS OF NANOTEC(NOLOGY was
organised on 31stMay 2011 by Karnataka State Higher Education Council.Dr. S.C Sharma, Vice-
Chairman the KSHEC, welcomed the gathering.Prof. C.N.R Rao, Chairman Scientific Advisory
Council to Prime Minister of India, National Research Professor, Linus Pauling Research
Professor and Honorary President Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research,
Bengaluru,inaugurated the seminarand said that the participants and other dignitaries should
realise the importance of this emerging area of science and encouragethe work on Nano-
sciences. He also stressedthe need for introducing Nano-sciences and Technology as
interdisciplinary areas of studies atpostgraduate level.
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Prof. C.N.R Rao inaugurating the Conference
Prof. C.N.R. Rao answering questions posed by the delegates
Dr. V.S Acharya (on ble Minister for (igher Education, )nformation Technology & Bio-
Technology, Muzrai, Planning & Statistics, Government of Karnataka and Chairman Karnataka
State Higher Education Council in his presidential remarks mentioned about the need for
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curriculum up-gradation and enhancement of quality in research. He preferred to stay back to
listen to the lectures of 1st session on Nano-biotechnology.
On this occasion Dr. V.S Acharya, (on ble Minister for (igher Education, honoured Prof.C.N.R Rao. Dr. K.M Kaveriappa, Executive Director, proposeda vote of thanks. The
inauguration was followed by two technical sessions: I session was presided over by Prof. H.A
Ranganath, Director, the NAAC, Bengaluru. Following resource persons spoke on Nano-
biotechnology.
Professor K. Sathyamoorthy, Director, Manipal Institute of Life Sciences, Manipal.
Topic: Nano-biotechnology : An update and future prospects
Prof. Deepthy Menon, Amrita Centre for Nonoscience, Kochi Kerala.
Topic: Nano-materials in cancer medicine
The secondsession was presided over by Prof. P Venkataramaiah, Former Vice-Chancellor,
Kuvempu University and following resource persons spoke on Chemistry and Physics of
Nano-materials:
Dr. G.U Kulkarni, CPMU, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Science Research,
Bengaluru.
Topic: Growing nano- and microplates of au on a hot plate, which find
applications in live cell imaging and molecular electronics.
Dr. S. Sampath, IPC Department, IISC Bengaluru.
Topic: Organic nanostructures and nanoparticles: preparation and possible
applications.
Dr. S.M Shivaprasad, ICMS, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Science Research,
Bengaluru.
Topic:Thin film nanostructures.
Professor P Venkataramaiah gave a valedictory address and distributed certificates to the
participants. Dr. S.C Sharma, Vice-Chairman, the KSHEC, thanked all the participants and
requested them to form research groups on Nano-sciences, and to introduce Nano-science as a
multidisciplinary enterprise.
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2. ONE-DAY SEM)NAR ON )NFORMAT)ON SC)ENCE AND TEC(NOLOGY
Dr. V.S Acharya, (on ble Minister for (igher Education and the Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council inaugurated the Seminar. In his inaugural speech, he stressedthe
importance of IT in higher education and emphasized the need for teachers at Universities and
Technical Institutes to keep their curricula up-to-date so that it will help students to
developnecessary skills. He also emphasized that teachers should identify trends, technologies,
policies, and procedures used in business and industry to help students to upgrade their
competencies. He wished the conference a great success and introduced the speakers to the
gathering. Five speakers gave special lectures on recent trends in Information Technology.
Late Dr. V.S. Acharya inaugurating the Seminar
Dr. Y.N. Srikant, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Automation, Indian Institute
of Science, Bangalore delivered the first lecture on Energy saving systems . During his lecture,
he said that saving energy in general needed not be over-emphasized and computing
equipment of various kinds, e.g., mobile phones, laptops, portable games, desktops, servers,
and large data centres, all deserve to be considered seriously for saving energy. The techniques
for saving energy need to be deployed at various levels, e.g., in a data centre and in an
embedded device.
The second lecture by Dr. JayantHaritsa, Professor, Department of Computer Science
and Automation, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore on Designing Database
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Engines focused on challenging engine design problems, efficient query processing and high‐throughput transaction processing. Dr. Anil Chinnabhandar, General Manager, Future Group – Supply Chain, Bangalore
delivered a special lecture on Information Science in Supply ChainManagement . Dr Anil
emphasized on the role of information science in supply chain management and the
application-based teaching approach rather than building pure technology-driven applications,
theoretical possibilities and innovations.
(igh Performance Computing was the topic of the fourth lecture delivered by Dr. N.K. Srinath,
Professor, Department of Computer Science, R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore. In his talk,
he stressedthe use of High Performance Computing and Multi-core Systems. According to him,
having a multi-core system requires a special programming to make the application work
faster. He also spoke about the recent trends in High Performance Computing.
Dr. K.P. Ramakanth, Professor, Department of Information Science, R.V.College of
Engineering, Bangalore delivered a lecture on New Language Processing . His lecture gave
fresh insights into Modern NLP algorithms; machine learning, statistical machine learning. He
emphasized that research on modern statistical NLP algorithms requires an understanding of a
number of disparate fields, including linguistics, computer science, and statistics.
The participants expressed the desire that such lectures be arranged periodically to enable
them to keep abreast of the developments in Information Science and Technology.
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3. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON MED)A AND (UMAN R)G(TS: T(E GLOBAL SCENAR)O
The Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) organized a One-day National Conference on Media and Human Rights: The Global Scenario at the KSHEC Conference Hall
(Government Institute of Printing Technology Building), Palace Road, Bangalore on 23rd
November 2011.
It was the first among the seven interdisciplinary conferences organized by the KSHEC.
Dr. V. S. Acharya, Minister for Higher Education, Planning & Statistics, IT & BT, Muzrai,
andChairman, KSHEC, inaugurated the conference and released the proceedings. He
emphasized on restructuring the education system to create awareness about human rights
among students in schools and colleges. He welcomed the move to include human rights in the curriculum of media education. Media, both print and electronic, have emerged so powerful in
the recent decades that individual and social life has become almost unimaginable without
their presence. Meanwhile, human rights too have emerged as an indispensable issue of the
social discourse, thanks to the increased awareness and self-esteem among the members of
civil society, he said.Dr. Acharya further said that competition among the channels perhaps to
maintain or increase the TRP ratings has led to the criticism that media are trivializing news. Survival of the fittest scene has raised concerns among the conscious public that how far the
media industry can give justice to human rights during their routine coverage, he observed.
Smt. Latha Krishna Rao, Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education,
Government of Karnataka, was the chief guest of the ceremony. She talked about teaching ethics and morals to students of Journalism as a measure to reform the media scenario. Ethics in journalism is fading away with the advent of paid news. Meanwhile, the lack of transparency in the way media works is worrying, she opined. )t is disheartening to note that both the electronic and print media giving importance only to glamorous news. Face Book, Twitter, SMS
etc. have emerged as new media of present generation. At such a juncture, there is a need to
ponder seriously over the kind of curriculum adopted while teaching Journalism in colleges and universities, Smt. Rao added. Prof. J. V. Vilanilam, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Kerala, Dr. S. C. Sharma, Vice-
Chairman,the KSHEC and Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director, the KSHEC were present
during the inauguration.
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Prof. J.V. Vilanilam and Dr. V.S. Acharya releasing the proceedings of the conference
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Prof. J. V. Vilanilam, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Kerala, delivered a keynoteaddress,
following the inauguration. Some of the recommendations made in his address were worth
noting: The media should be free from governmental and private proprietarily control that will limit individual rights to express even dissenting views. Media s independence from governments and stakes is highly essential if they have to provide high quality information
with fairness, objectivity and social relevance, especially while reporting events connected
with disarmament, nuclear safe, human rights, ecological threats, sustainable development and
environmental protection. Media should not be concentrated in the hands of a few but be
autonomous. The rights of men and women deprived of freedom for so long in the history of
the world have to be specially protected.The media of communication should never promote
polarization in society; instead, they should strive to remove the causes of divisions and
promote harmony, in a rational, logical, reasonable and scientific manner.Media should strive
for educating citizens and governments to address the socioeconomic, political and cultural
causes for human rights violations.
SESSIONS
The conference included two technical sessions besides poster presentation session.The first
session featured a lead lecture by Dr. Ronald Anil Fernandes, Principal Correspondent, Deccan
Herald, Mangalore on Challenges in Reporting Human Rights Stories – A Local Perspective
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with Global Outlook , which was followed by paper presentations by Mr. P. Natarajan, Head,
Dept. of Communication, SRM Arts and Science College, Chennai (Globalisation,
Commercialisation of Media and Human Rights) and Ms.AnuradhaSaibaba, Assistant Professor
of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore (Media and Juvenile Justice: Friends
or Foes?).
The second session had a lead lecture by Ms. Puja Awasthi, Special Correspondent,
Planman Media, Lucknow on Dalits, Media and (uman Rights .
The paper presenters of the session were Dr. B. P. Mahesh Chandra Guru, Professor,
Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore (The Role of Media in the
Protection of Child Rights: A Perspective); Dr. D. Dominic, Associate Professor, Dept. of Studies
in Kannada, BU PG Centre, Kolar )yotheeThass Contribution Towards Decolonizing Media ; Dr. Vani. M. N., Head, Dept. of Journalism, NMKRV College for Women, Bangalore (Human
Rights through a Gendered Lens - Media Analysis); Mr. V. Ramakrishna, Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Political Science, Tumkur University (Human Rights and Atrocities on Exclusive
Sections: Inclusive Response from the State and Civil Society); Dr. Narayana A., Assistant
Professor, Dept. of Development Studies, AzimPremiji University, Bangalore (Human Rights Violations as Entertainment: Media s Complicity ; Smt. Nagarathna A., Assistant Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore (Media Reporting of Crimes in India -
An Assessment in the Light of Human Rights and Global Law); Mr. Rangaswamy D., Research
Scholar, Dept. of Studies and Research in Law, University of Mysore (Media, Corruption and
Human Rights: An Inter-conceptual Analysis); Mr. Hampesh K. S., Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Mass Communication and Journalism, SDM College, Ujire (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
for Dalits in India); Dr. NiranjanaVanalli, Associate Professor in Communication and
Journalism, Coordinator, Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services,
University of Mysore (Integration of Human Rights Education in Media Curriculum).
BESTPOSTER A poster on the topic Transgenders: Vulnerability to Rights Abuse and Media Coverage prepared by Mr. Saswat S. R. Mishra (BBA, Rai Business School, New Delhi) and Ms.Rachita
Panda (BA Sociology (Hons), Miranda House, University of Delhi) won the Best Poster Award.
Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director of the KSHEC honoured Mr. Mishra; Smt. G.
Dakshayini, HoD, Department of English, University College of Arts, Tumkur,; Ms. Shruthi M. N.
and Chitra B. T., Assistant Professors, Dept. of IEM, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore; Mr.
K. Kulasekaran and Dr. P. Rajendran, Dept. of Journalism and Law, Madurai Kamaraj University;
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Smt. Jyothi S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, University College of Science, Tumkur and
Mr. Srinivas H. R., Guest faculty, Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Mangalore
University were also appreciated for their posters.
Mr. Padmanabha K. V., Organizing Secretary of the Conference, proposed a vote of thanks
on the conclusion of the daylong event. Dr. R. G. Sharathchandra from the Dept. of
Microbiology, Tumkur University; Mr. Ashwin Kumar, Dept. of English, Tumkur University and
Dr. Ravindra Kumar B., Dept. of Economics, Tumkur University compared different sessions
while Dr. M. U. Lokesh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Social Work, TU, Mr. Rupesh Kumar A.
(Dept. of Library and Information Science, TU) andDr. Sunitha V. Ganiger (Dept. of Sociology)
were rapporteurs.
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4. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MAT(EMAT)CAL MODELL)NG: A SOC)O-SCIENTIFIC
APPROAC(
One-day conference on Mathematical Modelling: A Socio-scientific Approach was held on 30thNovember, 2011 at the Council. The Vice-Chairman of the CouncilDr. S C Sharma welcomed
the Chief Guest Dr. PrashantGoswami, Chief Scientist, C-MMACS, NAL and other distinguished
guests and participants. Dr. Goswami inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp and releasing
the proceedings of the conference. Executive Director of the Council Prof. K.M.Kaveriappa
proposed a vote of thanks.
In his keynote address, Dr. PrashantGoswami, Chief Scientist, C-MMACS, NAL, gave a
fascinating insight into the interconnection of the three worlds-the material world, the social
world and the personal world. While talking about the challenges of modelling the social
processes, he said that a significant difference between modelling a physical process and a
social process is the lack of generic principle in the latter. He suggested the need for a
combination between formal models, computational tests and empirical foundations.
Dr. PrashanthGoswami, Chief Scientist, NAL Bangalore, releasing the conference
proceedings
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Following were lead lectures:
Dr. Rajesh Kasturirangan from National Institute of Advance Studies, Bangalore, talked about
cognition and knowledge, transforming mystery into problems with the help of the precision of
mathematics, the conceptual insight of philosophy, the empirical accuracy of science and the
empathy of genuine humaneness.
Dr. A S Vasudeva Murthy from TIFR-Centre for Applied Mathematics, discussed about
the inverse reactor kinetics problem using Picard iteration.
Dr. P G Siddheshwar from Dept. of Mathematics, Bangalore University gave a wonderful
description of mathematical model of enhanced heat transfer in a Newtonian liquid due to
nano-sized suspended particles.
Dr. R. Rangarajan from Dept. of Mathematics, University of Mysore, explained the
mathematical modelling and computational aspects of nonlinear heat transfer problems. Apart
from core mathematical issues, six oral presentations on burning issues like global economy
analysis, commodity prices and inflation rate analysis were made. In conclusion, it was a
successful conference with diverse programmes reflecting on a variety of applications of
scientific and mathematical techniques within social science.
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5. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL)SAT)ON AND SOC)ETY: POL)C)ES AND
PERSPECT)VES:
The programme began with an invocation. Dr. S C Sharma, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State
Higher Education Council delivered a welcome speech. Dr. V. S. Acharya (on ble Minister for Higher Education and Chairman of the KSHEC; the Chief Guest Dr. R Balasubramaniam, Swami
Vivekananda Youth Movement, Mysore; Media Persons and other dignitaries were present
during the inauguration. In his address, Dr. Sharma traced the history of Globalization, its
origin and impact on society. He also expressed the need forincluding issues on globalization in
post-graduate and under-graduate curricula and explained how it would have an over-reaching
impact on understanding consequences of Globalization.
In his inaugural address, Dr. V S Acharya stressedthe significance of globalisation in all
the sectors like economic, educational, medicine and health care. He regretted that
Globalisation has led to Mcdonaldization and could be a threat to our Indian Culture. He also
felt that globalization also had a positive impact on societies and economic policies. He also felt
that there needs to be abalance between economic liberalization and societal issues for
sustainable development and opined that broad consultations and consensus would be a way
forward.
Renowned Social Reformer Dr. Balu interacting with late Dr. V.S. Acharya during the
inauguration of the conference
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam (Balu), Adjunct Professor, International Programmes at University of
Iowa and Cornell University and the founder of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Mysore
in his keynote address said thatglobalization is an old phenomenon contrary to the widely held
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view that globalization originated in 19th century. He was of the view that Globalisation needs
to be studied with a very centric approach rather than a left or right attitude. In his address, he
put forth some concepts on how a right balance can be maintained to reap the full benefits of
Globalisation.
The keynote address was followed by a Lead Lecture of Mr. Dinesh Amminmattu,
Assistant Editor, Prajavani. According to him, it is the social responsibility of the citizens as
well as media personnel to disseminate Information and narrate anecdotes on how media can
react to different situations. His lecture also focused on the role of media in highlighting the
social impact of globalisation with respect to marginalized communities.
The Second Lead Lecture was by Dr. Gayathri Devi Professor, ISEC, Bangalore who
spoke on Marginalisation and NGO's in the context of Globalization. She shared her rich
experience and regretted that majority of the government facilities are not reaching the true
hands and cited many instances ofmisuse of funds. She was of the opinion that many
marginalized groups are in the dark and it is our duty to identify them and rehabilitate them.
She gave some examples about how media across the globe have been responsible for
highlighting issues related to marginalized groups and their uplift.
Dr. Cherian Alexander, Professor of English St. Josephs College, Bangalore who spoke in
detail about South Asian Diaspora and the lifestyle of migrants in the US and the UK delivered
the third lead lecture. According to him, media played a major role in the culture of overseas
Indians.
There were two technical sessions. The topics were Globalization and Knowledge Production ; Concept of Social Capital a Political Project , Special Economic Zones ; A Study on the Corporate Excess and People's Activism ; Globalization and Urban India ; Globalization and Farmers ; Globalization and Poverty ; Media Literacy for Present Education and Globalization: Its Impact and Challenges . The conference brought together leading social
scientists, Academics, Media and other NGOrepresentatives, whichresulted in the emergence of
new ideas to deal with various socio-economic and cultural issues related to globalization.
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6. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON QUAL)TY MANAGEMENT PRACT)CES FOR
ORGAN)ZAT)ONAL EXCELLENCE
Quality Management practices are gaining prominence across industries and educational field.
Every organization is striving hard to implement best of the best quality practices to achieve
superior performance in every aspect of organizations.
In view of this, Karnataka State Higher Education Council organized a one-day National Conference on Quality Management Practices for Organizational Excellence on 21stDecember
2011. Distinguishededucationist Professor P.V.Krishna Bhat, Member of the Legislative Council,
Karnataka and President of Centre for Educational and Social Studies inaugurated the
Conference. Prof. Bhat in his inaugural address stressedthe need for enhancement of quality
and standards in higher education. He highlighted the changes required in teaching
methodologies.
Ms. Madhura Chatrapathi, Founder and Trustee for Asian Centre for Entrepreneurial
Initiatives (ASCENT) delivered a keynote address. She explained about various forms of
entrepreneurship, including cultural entrepreneurship and political entrepreneurship. She
alsofocused on the need for innovations and creative processes in teaching methodologies by
quoting real time examples.
Dr.S.C.Sharma, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council welcomed the
gathering and explained the significance of the conference. Prof. K.M. Kaveriappa, Executive
Director, Karnataka State Higher Education Council proposed a vote of thanks. The
Proceedings of the conference was also released on the occasion.
Prof. P.V. Krishna Bhat and Ms.MadhuraChatrapathi inaugurating the conference
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LEAD LECTURES
Five eminent personalities from different industries and academic arena delivered lectures on
subthemes of the conference.
In the first technical session Mr. AnilChinnabhandar, General Manager, Future Group,
Supply Chain delivered a talk on Quality in Supply Chain Management and his presentation
discussed about basics of Supply Chain Management and Total Quality Management.
Dr.G. Nagalingappa, Director and Head of the Department of Management Studies BNM
Institute of Technology, Bangalore presented his paper in the second technical session on
Quality Management Systems . The paper focused on the benefits of quality management
system and briefly discussed about the popular quality management systems like ISO 9000, QS-
9000, AS-9000, and so on.
Ms. Hema Singh, Assistant General Manager Production and Engineering, Larsen and
Toubro Limited, Medical Equipment Systems, Mysore delivered a Lead Lecture during the third
session. Ms.Hema Singh s speech focused on the need for lean techniques in manufacturing and
greater employee empowerment through the implementation of 6S.
In the last technical session two lead lectures were given. Mr.B.L.Suresh, Key Customer
Manager, DETNOSKE VERITAS (DNV), Pune&Mr.RavindraNalatwad, Quality Consultant made
presentations. Mr. B.L.Suresh highlighted building excellence in educational institutions
emphasizing more on creative thinkingin teaching methodologies. Mr.RavindraNalatwad
presented his paper on Continuous )mprovement (Kaizen) . PAPER PRESENTATIONS
More than 20 papers were received from academics, research scholars and students
representing various universities across the country. Nine best papers were selected for oral
presentation and remaining lectures were identified as poster presentations in the conference.
Dr.Sudarshan Reddy, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Tumkur University acted
as jury to select the best poster/paper presentation.Mr.B.Ramesh, Associate Professor,
Department of Studies and Research in Social work won the Best Poster Presentation award.
After all the presentations and technical sessions, Dr.Noor Afza, Chairperson and Associate
Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Business Administration, Tumkur University
delivered a vote of thanks.
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7. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL RELEVANCE OF NANOMATERIAL AND APPLICATION:
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
The conference was held 31st December 2011 was the first national conference with an extensive
focus on the society orientated applications. Prof. S.C. Sharma, Vice-Chairman of Karnataka State
Higher Education Council and Vice-Chancellor of Tumkur University in his welcome address spoke
about how nanotechnology today is at the cornerstone of research and development and also
stressed on the importance of nanomaterials. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Thimappa
Hegde, renowned neurologist at the Narayana Hrudayala, Bangalore. In his Intriguing Inaugural
address Dr. Hegdespoke at length about how the mind perceives objects based on the size and form
and said that nanotechnology was a science with far reaching implications in all areas of medicine.
His address focused on various ways in which the mind reacts to situations he also made a point
that when we work in frontier and cutting edge areas of science where new innovations are the
order of the day the perception about how we react to these innovations are important. His address
also highlighted some of the most recent innovations in nanotechnology with ability to alter the
most widely held perceptions about medicine. Prof.K.M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director of
Karnataka State Higher Education Council proposed the vote of thanks.
The conference was structured around a Key note address, lead lectures, several selected
oral and poster presentations. In his keynote address Dr. V. RAJENDRAN, DIRECTOR, Centre for
Nano Science and Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, discussed about the utility of
Nanomaterials for energy and environment. He gave insights into the novel and unique set of
physical and chemical properties displayed by suitably engineered nanomaterials and also stressed
that such materials have a tremendous potential for applications in the fields of energy and
environment. Some of the examples he showcased during his lecture were: 1) Dye sensitized solar
Cells, 2) Photo catalysis, 3) Water splitting for hydrogen generation and 4) Carbon based
superabsorbent materials for pollutant removal is the important areas to research.
Dr. Thimappa Hegde, renowned neurologist releasing the proceedings of the conference
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The first lead lecture was presented by DR. BASAVARAJ MADHUSUDHAN, Research Center for
Nanoscience and Technology, Davangere University. He spoke about Nano Medicine and Nano
Biotech. His talk gave insights intothe field of medical Nanotechnology and charted itsprogress
over the past decade. He also highlighted the recent advances that enabled to regenerate tissues,
although the dream of regenerating organs remains very far away. The second part of his lecture
focused on how Nano-technology has transformed into a highly interdisciplinary field which deals
with the applications of nanostructured materials in the development of newer diagnostic,
regenerative and therapeutic modalities for healthcare. His presentation showed how the different
types of nanostructures can penetrate through several anatomical barriers to reach target cells and
can be changed by altering the surface chemistry of the nanoparticles and said that such
nanomaterials can be used for Regenerative medicine and Smart drug release systems.
Dr. A. VENKATARAMANA, Professor and Chairman, Department of Materials Science,
Gulbarga University, delivered the second lead lecture on Nano Sensors: He gave insights into Nano
sensors and its mechanisms. He focused on Organic systems that involve building molecules on a
surface and its applications in biochemical sensing. These materials have been used for detection of
explosive vapors with excellent sensitivity.
In addition to the key note address and the two lead lectures researchers from various
institutes and universities were given an opportunity to present their papers on various aspects of
nanaotechnology. Several posters were also presented during the conference. The conference was
attended by a wide range of participants like subject experts, researchers, others interested in
incorporating nanotechnological approaches into their work. Feedback from the conference was
very positive and the participants greatly enjoyed the chance to meet like-minded people from so
interdisciplinary areas
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8. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON PERSPECT)VES ON (EALT( BENEF)TS OF T(ERAPEUT)C
MOLECULES Perspectives on (ealth Benefits of Therapeutic Molecules held at Karnataka State (igher Education Council, Bangalore, Karnataka attracted several scientists/faculties/scholars and
students from institutes/universities from various parts of the state. Welcoming the guests,
Prof. S. C. Sharma, Vice-Chairman of the Karnataka State Higher Education Council stressedthe
need for identification of new drugs and molecules.
Dr. Sriprakash Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in his
Inaugural address pointed out new challenges in the field of drug discovery and the need for
collaborations in this field for achieving better results.
Prof. K. Narahari released the proceedings of the conference. Executive Director Prof.
K.M.Kaveriappa proposed a vote of thanks.
Dr. T. Narender, CDRILucknow and other dignitaries releasing the conference
proceedings
Dr. Narender, Senior Scientist, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Luknow, Uttar Pradesh
in his keynote address gave an insight into the recent developments in the natural products
drug discovery and cited numerous examples from his research group wherein a number of
experimental innovations have been adopted in order to obtain/synthesise molecules with
potential for biological activity. He also highlighted the importance of open source drug
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discovery and requested that researchers should use the platform for all future work on drug
discovery.
LEAD LECTURES
There were five lead lectures by eminent scientists.
Dr. Ravinder Singh, ICMR Head Quarters, New Delhi explained about recent advances in
Molecular Medicine and the steps towards personalized health. Prof. Kemparaju, Department
of Biochemistry, University of Mysore spoke on Venom Toxins as Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools and gave fascinating insights into how venom toxins could be used as therapeutic tools.
Dr. K.S. Girish, Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore spoke about Crocin as a
common dietary colorant and as an anti-arthritic agent. Prof. Nazni, Department of Food
Science and Technology, Periyar University explained the Molecular Mechanics and
Therapeutic Potential of Carbohydrates.
In addition to lead lectures,young scientists including faculties, research
scholars/students presented their research data on various areas such as, arthritis,snakebite
management, and wound healing /antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants, diabetes,
oxidative stress and platelet apoptosis. There were 18 posters from various parts of India.
Finally, best oral /poster presentation award was conferred on deserving participants as
adjudicated by the selection panel comprising the scientists who delivered keynote address
and lead lectures.
In conclusion, this national conference not only provided a platform to share scientific
views of several scientists/researchers/students in the fields of medicine, pathology,
biochemistry and pharmacology and drug discovery but also inspired the delegates to involve
themselves in the field of drug discovery.
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9. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT TRENDS )N COMMUN)CAT)ON TEC(NOLOGY
Dr. V. S. Acharya, Honorable Minister for Higher Education, IT/BT, Planning and Statistics,
Muzrai, and Chairman, KSHEC, graced the inauguration ceremony of this interdisciplinary
conference. In his welcome address, Dr.S.C.Sharma, Vice-Chairman, the KSHEC thanked Dr. V.S.
Acharya for his continued support for the development of the Higher Education Council. He
also stressed the need for innovations in communication technologies as essential tools to
provide low cost and effective technologies for the country.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Acharya congratulated the effort of the KSHEC for
organizing the conference. He appreciated the initiative taken by the organization for selecting
interdisciplinary theme for the conference. He affirmed that communication is the most
important part of human life and vital for the development of society. He also stressed
thatCommunication Technology has made entire world small and accessible, transforming the
growth of economy and society. He appreciated the recent innovations in Communication
Technology and its impact on the lives of individuals and business community to overcome all
barriers and achieve their goals.
Dr. C.E. VeniMadhavan, Indian Institute of Science and Late Dr. V.S. Acharya inagurating
the Conference
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Dr.C. E. Venimadhavan, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc,
Bangalore delivered the keynote address. In his address, he discussed about Cryptography and )nformation Security . The address focused on various issues related to information
security and discussed novel technologies and ideas that help us to secure information
smoothly.
Different sessions were organized from 9.30am to 5.15pm. During the course of these
sessions five lead lectures were delivered and 45 papers (both oral and posters) relating to
various themes of the conference were presented.
Eminent resource persons delivered the following lead lectures:
a. Adaptive Techniques to Reduce Power in Digital Circuits : Dr.
BharadwajAmrutur, Associate Professor, IISc, Bangalore.
b. An Introduction to Reinforcement Learning : Dr.ShalabhBhatngar, Professor,
Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc, Bangalore.
c. Time Varying Speech Processing : Dr. T. V. Sreenivas, Professor, Department of
Electrical Communication Engineering, IISc, Bangalore.
d. Embedded RT Systems: Some Concepts : Dr. S. B. BhanuPrashanth, Professor,
BNMIT, Bangalore.
e. Talking With Tomorrow : Dr.Veena S Chakravarti, Professor, BNMIT, Bangalore.
Theconference attracted several scientists/ faculties /research scholars/ students from
institutes/universities from various parts of the country. The sessions were characterized by
active participation by all the delegates. The experts who had earlier delivered lead lectures
adjudicated best poster and best oral presentation.
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10. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON )NTEGRAT)VE PLANT B)OLOGY AND AGR)-
BIOTECHNOLOGY
The present day Agri-biotechnology is facing several challenges including declining acceptance
levels among public. This trend can be halted by conducting more basic research on various
aspects of plant biology with biotechnological applications. The National Conference on )ntegrative Plant Biology and Agri-biotechnology was conceived with the aim of consolidating recent trends in both the fields for the benefit of scientific and academic
community. The conference was structured around one keynote address, four lead lectures,
several selected oral presentations and poster presentations.
An eminent rice biotechnologist Dr. M. Mahadevappa, Governing Council Member, ICAR, delivered the first lead lecture on Recent Trends in Global Rice Research . )n his lecture, he
highlighted recent research achievements in rice research and other issues like genomics,
HYVs, Hybrids and Super Hybrids, MAS for disease and insect resistance.
Prof. Mahadevappa and Prof. Azeddine Driouich, University of Rouen, France formally
inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp. Dr. S.C Sharma, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka
State Higher Education Council conferred Honorary Distinguished Professorship of Tumkur
University on Prof. Azeddine Driouich. In his response, Prof. Driouich thanked the University
for the Honour.
The inauguration was followed by a keynote address by Prof. Driouich on Structural and functional insights into the role of cell wall in plant development and survival. His lecture
focused on understanding the structural, biosynthetic and functional organization of the cell
wall in relation to development and biotic/abiotic stress. He spoke at length on sub-organelle
responses for cell wall strengthening and on various other projects like Dynamics and
functions of Arabino Galactan-Proteins (AGP).
Prof. P.S. Rao, Former Director, Nuclear Agriculture Division, BARC, Mumbai, delivered the third lead lecture on Plant Micropropagation – A value addition to Agri-horticultural industry. His lecture laid emphasis on the translation of laboratory results to field application, one of the significant developments during the last decade. (e added that tissue cultured banana plants have been immensely popular with the farmers in Karnataka, Maharashtra,
Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh because of higher
yield, uniformity and overall growth performance.
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Dr. Binay Panda, Ganit Labs, IBAB, Bangalore, delivered a lecture on “Where more is
less: A peek through Azadirachtaindica s genome and transcriptomes . He spoke at length on
the developments in the field of DNA sequencing. With the chemistry, he added that, to
generate sequence data using high-throughput assays largely taken care of, the challenge is
shifted from 'data generation' phase to 'data management, analysis and interpretation' phase.
Dr. K.K. Narayanan, Managing Director, Metahelix Technologies delivered a lecture on si RNA mediated plant transformation and some commercial examples of the technology.
Fourteen posters and four oral papers were also presented and the resource persons
adjudicated best poster and paper.
Prof. Azeddine Driouich, University of Rouen, France Delivering the Key Note Address
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11. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON GOOD PRACTICES IN SOCIAL WORK IN THE
GLOBAL)ZED CONTEXT
The national conference on Good Practices in Social Work in the Globalized Context was organized on 3rd March 2012.
Prof.Y.S. Siddegowda, Registrar, Karnataka State Sanskrit University inaugurated the
conference. In his inaugural address, he appreciated the efforts of Higher Education Council in
organizing this national conference when Indian Social Workers are celebrating 75 years of
their profession in the country. He also opined that this is high time to indigenize the theory
and practice of Social Work as efforts are also being made towards internationalizing its reach
and standards. He also added that Social Workers should be in the forefront of nation building
process and not with the displaced solutions of the past and west, but with the culturally
competent responses from this very soil.
Prof. Vishanthie Sewpaul, Professor, School of Social Work and Community Development,
University of Kwazulu-Natal Republic of South Africa inaugurating the conference
Prof. Vishanthie Sewpaul, Professor, School of Social Work and Community Development,
University of Kwazulu-Natal, in the keynote address mentioned about the growing impact of
globalization on professional social workers. She necessitated that social work has to mark
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global standards and work to achieve the global agenda of social work and social development
marked by IASSW.
Dr. S. C. Sharma, Vice–Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council presided
over the function and suggested to adopt ICT enabled system in social work education. Prof.
K.M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director, Karnataka State Higher Education Council was the Chief
Guest.
In the first lead lecture, Prof. Mahajan P Mani, Professor, School of Gandhian Thought
and Development Studies, Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, spoke on good
practices in teaching, learning and evaluation system in social work education. In the course of
his talk, he recommended having more innovation in social work practicum.
In the second lead lecture Prof. Shanti K. Khinduka, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Dean
Emeritus, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, spoke on Good Practices of Social Work in the Newer Fields . She emphasized on the new avenues that have attracted professional social workers in India and at global level.
In the third lead lecture Mr. Y.J. Rajendra, Director, Service organization, Bangalore spoke on good practices in community work . (e highlighted the issues involved in rural, urban and tribal community. He also suggested some good practices to adopt while working
with community.
In the fourth lead lecture Prof. K.V. Ramana, former Vice-Chancellor, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam spoke on good practices in social work research . He highlighted the science of
social work research and he suggested having research project as a compulsory paper in the
MSW program. He also recommended maintaining the ethics and values in social work
research.
There were 12 technical papers presented in the conference and various academics,
social work practitioners and research scholars from different state were delegates in the
conference.
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12. COLLOQU)UM ON ADVANCES )N MATER)ALS SC)ENCE: T(E GLOBAL SCENAR)O
The colloquium on Advances in Materials Science: The Global Scenario was solemnly inaugurated. Dr. S.C. Sharma, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council
welcomed the guest of the day. Dr. Bangalore Keshavaram, Corporate Metallurgist, GAMCO,
Ohio, USA inaugurated the Colloquium by lighting the lamp. The colloquium comprised six
lectures by eminent scientists from various material science disciplines. Researchers, faculty
and students from various universities of the state across disciplines like Physics and
Chemistry participated in the colloquium. The summary of the presentations is given below.
Dr. Bangalore Keshavaram, Ohio, USA being welcomed by Prof. K.M. Kaveriappa during
the inauguration of the colloquium
1. Comparison of mechanical properties with varying % Fe on front knuckle castings made from
a3 aluminum alloy using low-pressure permanent mold process at gamcowapakoneta.
Dr. Bangalore Keshavaram, GAMCO
Ohio, USA
The Low-pressure Permanent Mold, or LPPM , process is highly economical and a viable process to produce safety critical aluminum castings such as front steering knuckle for OEM platform. Several thousand Front Knuckle castings were made each week using a low-
pressure cast machine at GAMCO-Wapakoneta. At the beginning of the program, all the castings
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were made with less than 0.12 % iron (Fe) and a dedicated furnace for this program was very
expensive and inefficient. A reverb furnace used for other products had Fe levels up to 0.15 %,
and hence this study was initiated. To obtain samples castings for the study, the cast machine
holding furnaces were alloyed as required with the intent to produce three different groups of
castings, each with different levels of Fe. All three different iron levels were subsets within the
0.20 % maximum allowed per aluminum association specification for A356.0 aluminum alloy.
These castings were subjected to solution heat-treatment followed by T-6 temper. All castings
were subjected to X-ray inspection to assess internal integrity per ASTM E-155 specification. In
addition, all castings were subjected to liquid penetrant inspection for surface anomalies. The
main focus of the study was to identify if any detrimental effect in mechanical properties
occurs with an increase in Fe content in front knuckle castings from 0.12% to 0.15% (A356
aluminum alloy specification Fe 0.2% Maximum.
2. Batteries from Volta to Lithium and Beyond
Dr. A K Shukla, Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit
Indian Institute of Science
Energy is both pervasive and enabling. Fossil fuels together with nuclear energy have long
being exploited as major sources of primary energy. The most important, versatile, and useful
means of distributing such energy to where it is needed is through conversion to electricity.
Electricity is transportable, which means it can be carried to long distances by wires and
cables. It is convertible, being changed into many forms of energy such as light from an electric
light-bulb, and movement in an electric motor. It is also controllable. We can turn it on or off
with a switch or up and down with a knob, when a city suffers a power cut and falls still and
silent, we realize how much we depend on electricity. Unfortunately, the cumulative
environmental effects of burning fossil fuels, the profligate consumption of these fuels, and
concerns over the safety of nuclear power and radioactive wastes, have placed the Planet Earth
in jeopardy. One strategy for safeguarding the future is to move away from the traditional fuels
towards so-called renewable sources of energy, which are of non-polluting nature and are
sustainable. Unlike fossil and nuclear fuels, which are concentrated sources of energy that can
be easily stored and transported, renewable forms of energy are, for the most part, highly
dilute and diffuse. Moreover, their supply can be extremely intermittent and unreliable.
Accordingly, the energy from these sources needs to be stored.
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3. Application of Titania in Energy and Environment
Dr. Gomathi Devi, Department of Studies in Chemistry
Bangalore University, Bangalore
Titania is one of the most widely used benchmark standard photocatalyst in the field of
environmental applications. However, the large band gap of titania and massive recombination
of photogenerated charge carriers limits its overall photocatalytic efficiency. The former can be
overcome by modifying the electronic band structure of titania which includes doping of lower,
hyper and isovalent transition metal ions to substitute Ti4+ lattice sites of titania matrix. While
the later can be succeeded by changing the surface properties of titania by fluorination, or by
the addition of suitable electron acceptors beside molecular oxygen in the reaction medium.
This presentation encompass the several advancement made in these aspects and also some of
the new physical insights related to the charge transfer events like charge carrier generation,
trapping, detrapping, and their transfer to surface are discussed for each strategy of the
modified titania in order to support the conclusions derived. The synergistic effects in the
mixed polymorphs of titania and also the theories proposed for their enhanced activity is
reported.
4. Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites and its applications
Dr. Ambika Prasad, Department of Materials Science
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
Polymers by virtue of their lightweight and greater ease of fabrication have replaced and are
continuing to replace metals in several areas of application. The idea that plastics could be
made to conduct electricity would have been considered to be absurd. Indeed, plastics have
been extensively used by electronic industry because of their very good insulating property.
This narrow perspective is rapidly changing as new class of polymers known as conducting
polymers or electro active polymers are being discovered. For more than two decades now,
researchers have shown that certain class of polymers which are conjugated (those possess extended π – conjugation along polymer backbone), exhibit semi-conducting behaviour. The
discovery of doping in polymers has led to further dramatic increase in the conductivity of such
conjugated polymers to values as high as 105 Scm-1. The discovery of these conducting
polymers has opened up new frontiers in material Chemistry and Physics. Polyaniline (PANI)
has emerged as one of the most promising conducting polymers, because of its wide spread
applications and due to the combination of unique properties like simple preparation and
doping procedure, good environmental stability, relatively high conductivity and low cost. The
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increase concern about environmental protection has led to continuous expansion is sensor
development. The inorganic–organic composites containing polymer as the organic base and
Tungsten oxide, Cobalt oxide and Cerium oxide as inorganic part have been used for studying
its humidity sensing.. These composites have been synthesized by insitu deposition technique
by placing fine graded WO3, CeO2 and Co3O4 in polymerization mixture of aniline. The results
are well supported by FTIR spectral analysis, Scanning electron microscopy, XRD and
Conductivity measurements. High temperature conductivity measurements show thermal
activated behaviour. The change in resistance with respect to percent humidity (RH) is
observed. The composites in the pellet form exhibit almost linear behaviour within a chosen
range of humidity ranging between 10 and 95% RH. It is observed that PANI- WO3, PANI- CeO2
PANI- Co3O4 composites are promising materials for humidity sensors.
5. Designing Novel Nano-Materialsfrom First Principles
Dr. ShobhanaNarasimhan
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
In recent years, density functional theory has emerged as the method of choice not only for
understanding the properties of materials at the atomistic level, but also for designing
materials with desired properties 'atom by atom'. Such calculations are truly first principles
calculations, in that they contain no empirical input, apart from atomic numbers and atomic
masses. However, they are rather demanding computationally, the replacement of atomic wave
functions by the atomic density leads, in principle, to a huge savings in computational time and
effort. There are many recent examples of the successes of this approach, where predictions
made by density functional theory have later been verified experimentally.
Gold nano-particles have attracted attention in recent years because of the discovery that
they can be a good catalyst for several reactions, such as the oxidation of carbon monoxide to
carbon dioxide. The catalytic activity is a sensitive function of the size and shape of the catalyst.
We focus on the twenty-atom gold cluster, which has tetrahedral and planar isomers. The
former is the stable former in the gas phase and on an MgO substrate, but it is believed that the
latter may be a better catalyst. Earlier authors (Landman et al., Pacchioni et al.) have suggested
that it may be possible to stabilize the planar form by placing the cluster on a very thin oxide
layer on a molybdenum substrate, or by placing the whole system in an electric field of the
order of 1 V/nm. However, these strategies may not be very feasible for practical applications.
We suggest an alternative strategy, of doping the MgO substrate with Al atoms. We show that
the additional electrons supplied by Al become delocalized and are transferred to the Au
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cluster, which then assumes a planar shape. The stabilization energy is proportional to the
doping concentration. The basic feasibility of this approach has subsequently been proved by
experiments by Freund et al. on a similar system.
6. Metal Oxide Semiconductors
Dr. J S Bhat, Department of Physics
Karnatak University, Dharwad
The transparent electronics is an emerging science and technology field focused on producing
see-through electronic circuitry and opto-electronic devices. The applications include
consumer electronics, new energy sources, and transportation; for example, automobile
windshields could transmit visual information to the driver. Glass in almost any setting could
also double as an electronic device, possibly improving security systems or offering
transparent displays. In a similar vein, windows could be used to produce electrical power. The
transparency of solar cells at a specific light band will also lead to new applications such as
solar windows. The field of energy harvesting is gaining momentum by the increase in gasoline
price and environment pollution caused by traditional techniques. For developing any such
electronic device, the building blocks are the semiconductor, the electric contacts, and the
dielectric/passivation layers and they need to be transparent.
Metal oxides represent a relatively new class of semiconductor materials applied to
active electronic devices. The combination of high field effect mobility and low processing
temperature for oxide semiconductors make them attractive for high performance electronics
on flexible plastic substrates. This appealing class of see-through devices will have great impact
on the human–machine interaction in the near future.
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13. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT ADVANCES IN MICRONUTRIENTS RESEARCH
Hon’ble Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Sri Sri Veereshananda
Saraswati Maharaj, Dr S.T. Ramesh and other dignitaries during the inauguration of the
conference.
Individuals require well-balanced diet for their healthy living. Balanced nutrition provides the
materials necessary to support life. This balanced nutrition can safe-guard from many health
problems. A poor diet can cause deleterious effects on health of individuals. The well balanced
nutrition comprises of certain important nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
minerals, vitamins and water in desired proportions. These nutrients are classified in to
macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are required in relatively larger
quantities and micronutrients require in small quantities consisting of mainly vitamins and
minerals. Although these micronutrients are required in smaller quantities in daily diet, they
play very important physiological functions. Though there is substantial economic growth,
majority of the population is below poverty line. Due to this there is considerable size of the
population is malnourished. Malnutrition is both due to micronutrients and macronutrients. It
is rampant and it is specifically observed in children, women and elderly population. This is
leading to considerable number of deaths of infants and various other ailments in other
population groups. Deficiencies of these nutrients can cause serious health implications.
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Although there have been enormous contributions by the nutrition science to alleviate
malnutrition, still there are formidable challenges to overcome.
In this situation, it is very vital to have brainstorming sessions across the country to discuss
various issues of malnutrition and strategies to overcome the same. In order to discuss recent developments in this area, a national conference on Recent Advances in Micronutrients Research was organized. The national conference was inaugurated by Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, Former Chief
Justice, Supreme Court of India. Prof. P. Sadananda Maiya, Chairman & Mangaing Director, Maiya s Beverages & Foods Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, Sri Sri Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji, and Sri. S. T. Ramesh, Dr. S. C. Sharma, Vice Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council
and Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University and Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa were present during the
inauguration.
Prof. Manju Reddy, Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, IA,
USA delivered the Key-note address. Prof. Manju Reddy emphasized the importance of
micronutrients and especially iron in human health. She presented the recent advances in iron
metabolism and bioavailability and stressed upon more rigorous research in this particular
field so as to understand the concepts better so that significant steps can be taken in alleviating
the malnutrition. )ndia s renowned micronutrients scientist Dr. Mahtab S. Bamji, )NSA (onorary Scientist, Dangoria Charitable Trust, (yderabad spoke on Micronutrient Security for )ndia-priorities for research and action . Dr. G. N. V. Brahmam National )nstitute of Nutrition, (yderabad expressed his views on Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies MND in rural )ndia: Current Status and way Forward . Dr. Kalpana Platel, Scientist, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore discussed various strategies to derive micronutrients maximally
from our foods. Prof. Kasturi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad presented her work on Promotion of Vitamin A Status of vulnerable groups through educational and horticultural intervention . These lead lectures were followed by oral presentations and Poster Presentation by the young researchers across the country.
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14. NAT)ONAL CONFERENCE ON FUNCT)ONAL FOODS )N (EALT( AND WELL-BE)NG
Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Director, Maiya’s Foods and Beverages Inagurating the
Conference
Functional foods provide beneficial physiological effects in addition to the basic nutritional
requirements. Functional foods generally comprise nutraceuticals, antioxidants, prebiotics,
probiotics, designer foods, etc. In order to discuss recent developments in this area, a national conference on Functional Foods in (ealth Well-being was organized.
A well-known food scientist Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Maiya s Beverages & Foods Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, inaugurated the conference.
Dr. S. C. Sharma, Vice-Chairman and Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director
ofKarnataka State Higher Education Council were present in the function.
In his keynote address, Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya emphasized the importance of
traditional methods of processing foods such as hand pounding leading to better health and
well-being. He further said that modern methods of processing such as milling on the other
hand result in the loss of vital nutrients, leading to nutritional deficiencies. He took processing
coffee seeds by traditional methods as an example and said it helped to retain aroma in the
filtrate while the modern processing techniques and addition of chicory to the coffee leads to
nutrient deficiency and changes in functional behaviour in consumers. He stressedthe
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importance of nano-technology in food science & technology. Dr Maiya cited his own invention
of nano-curcumin,when, according to him, subjected to Human Clinical Trials proved to be
effective in curing various types of cancers. He suggested that nano-foods would be the future
food technology for the well-being of human life.
On the occasion, renowned scientists Dr. K. Srinivasan, Chief Scientist, CFTRI, Mysore,
Dr. AsnaUrooj, Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore, Dr. Devindra, Scientist,
National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad and Dr. K. N. Chidambara Murthy, HCG Oncology
Hospital, Bengaluru delivered lead lectures. Paper Presentations and Poster Presentation of
their works by the young researchers followed this.
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15. SEMINAR ON CLASSICAL LANGUAGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: RESEARCH
POSSIBILITIES
The seminar being inaugurated by Prof. Mallepuram Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor,
Karnataka Sanskrit University
Karnataka State Higher Education Council had organized a one day national seminar on Classical Languages in (igher Education: Research Possibilities in KS(EC Seminar hall on 05th June 2012 in association with Kannada Research and Information Centre, Tumkur
University, Tumkur. Prof. Mallepuram Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Sanskrit
University, who turned 60 years on the same day, was felicitated.
Kannada poetess, thinker and student of Prof. Mallepuram Venkatesh, Veena Bannanje
was a special invitee for the inauguration ceremony of the seminar. She narrated her research
experiences with Prof. Mallepuram and praised his guidance while she was perusing her Ph.D.
degree at Hampi University. Prof. Mallepuram was an ideal guide, she said. Veena Bannanje analyzed some of Prof. Mallepuram s classical literary works and she opined that, there was a need to study his works in new dimension.
Chief Guest Prof. K M Kaveriyappa, Executive Director, KSHEC, Bangalore expressed his
critical views on the current status of classical languages in higher education in India,
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especially in Karnataka. In-depth studies of classical languages like Kannada and Sanskrit
would certainly be helpful for the education and society at large, he said.
The Vice Chair person of KSHEC and the Vice Chancellor of Tumkur University, Dr. S C
Sharma presided over the function.
Four special lectures were arranged in this seminar. Prof. D V Paramashivamurthy, HOD
of Dr. D V Gundappa Kannada Adhyayana Kendra, Tumkur University delivered a lecture on Contributions of Prof. Mallepuram to Classical Literature ; Dr. M K Sridhar, Director, Prasaranga, Karnataka State Sanskrit University, presented his views on Sanskrit as a Classical Language ; Dr. Shripad Bhat, Assistant Professor at Dr. D V Gundappa Kannada Adhyayana Kendra and Coordinator of Kannada Research and Information Centre, Tumkur University,
Tumkur, delivered a lecture on Kannada Classical Literature: A Research view critically and Dr. M Kotresh, Associate Professor of Department of Studies and Research in History and Archeology, Tumkur University presented his views on Classical Literature: (istorical Perspectives .
These special lectures were opened for discussion and widely appreciated by the
participants. Large number of academicians, research scholars and students of various part of
Karnataka were present in the seminar.
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16. SEMINAR ON PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Seminar being inaugurated by various dignitaries
Honourable Justice M.N. Ventakatachaliah, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, inaugurated a Seminar on Philosophy of Science in the divine presence of Sri Sri
Veereshananda SaraswathiSwamiji, President of Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashrama, Tumkur.
Both the guests stressed the importance of understanding the assumptions, foundations,
methods, and implications of science. They quoted extensively from Einstein and Newton s scientific works and stressedon as to how the philosophical thinking of the two great scientists
affected modern day science. Veereshananda SaraswathiSwamiji spoke at length on how
religion has played an important role in shaping human development sincetime immemorial in
India. The inauguration was followed by lectures from eminent thinkers and scientists. Veereshananda SaraswathiSwamiji spoke on Science and Religion , Prof. M.R. Nandan deliberated on Salient Features on Philosophy of Science , Prof. S. Sundararajan s lecture was on )ndian Perspectives of Biology and Shatavadani R. Ganesh s lecture on Philosophy of Science with respect to other knowledge systems concluded the lecture series. The lectures
were followed by discussion and presidential remarks.
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17. SEMINAR ON PHILANTHROPIC APPROACHES TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Seminar being inaugurated by honourable justice Santosh Hegde and Smt. Sudha Murthy,
Chairperson, Infosys Foundation
Karnataka State (igher Education Council organized a Seminar on P()LANT(ROP)C APPROAC(ES TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY SOC)AL PROBLEMS . The program started with the introductory and welcome speech by S.C. Sharma, Vice-
Chairman of the Karnataka State Higher Education Council and Vice-Chancellor of Tumkur
University.
The Seminar was inaugurated by honorable Justice Dr. Santhosh Hegde, Former
Karnataka Lokayuktha, Bangalore. In his inaugural address Justice Dr. Santhosh Hegde
mentioned that haves should contribute for the welfare of the have-nots. He prized the efforts
of the Infosys Foundation under the stewardship of Dr. (Smt) Sudha Murty, which has done
yeomen service to the society through various funding support. He also made a mention of
how various social problems could be solved by coordination of various Governmental, Non-
Governmental and Philanthropic Organizations. He also volunteered that he wants to give back
to society that has given him so much.
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The Chief Guest of the program Dr. Sudha Murty, Chairperson of Infosys Foundation
stressed the importance of philanthropic support by industrialists. She stated various aspects
of identifying the right beneficiaries for support and also stressed the importance of
prioritizing the areas for philanthropic support. Elaborating on her teaching career, which also
includes a stint as a lecturer in Computer Science Dr.Sudha Murty said she had reserved the
last five minutes of her class for story-telling. Incidentally, her former students even today
remember the stories she had narrated though they don t remember anything from the syllabus. And she concluded that in a emerging economy like India fighting social problems like
poverty is of utmost importance and philanthropic support plays a complementary role to the
efforts of the Government.
Prof.D.Shivalingaiah, Registrar, Tumkur University and Prof.K.Narahari, Syndicate
member of Tumkur University were present in the inauguration of the seminar.
Prof.K.M.Kaveriappa, Executive Director of the Karnataka State Higher Education Council
proposed the vote of thanks.
And seminar had the three following Sessions:
I session:
Topic: Philanthropic Contribution to Indian Society: Retrospect and Prospect.
Resource person: Mr. Naveen Jha, CEO, Deshpande Foundation, Dharwad
Mr.Naveen in his session covered the historical development of Philanthropic
approaches and he mentioned the development taken place because of philanthropy.
He identified the areas for which philanthropy is very much exigent. And continuing his
talk Mr.Naveen proposed the strategies for future development and how Philanthropy
can bring change in the approach of development.
II session:
Topic: Philanthropic Approaches to Address the Health Issues
Resource person: Mr. Vinod Joshi, Director, SMILE, Bangalore.
Mr. joshi in his session highlighted the contemporary health problems of the
society. He claimed that there is great need of philanthropists and social workers
contributions towards the health initiatives for rural poor, urban slum dwellers and
marginalized sections of the society. He televised the documentary evidences related to
the health issues of the society.
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III session:
Topic: Philanthropic Approaches to Address the Educational Issues
Resource person: Mr. Unnikrishnan, Programme manager, GMR Varalakshmi
Foundation, Bangalore.
Mr.Unnikrishnan, Highlighted the need for access to education among the marginalized
sections of the society specifically in rural areas. He has thrown light on the contributions of
different philanthropic organizations towards educational development in the country. He
shared his experience with GMR varalakshmi foundation towards educational
development initiatives in Karanataka.
The seminar was well attended by representatives of non-governmental organizations,
social work students, Philanthropists, academicians, and research scholars of various
universities across the state
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CHAPTER-VIII
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
SL
NO TITLE OF THE EVENT DATE
1 Awareness Programme about Accelerator and IUAC
facility in association with JNU, New Delhi 27th August 2012
2 National Conference on Philosophy of Development: Myth and Realities
21st September 2012
3 National Conference on New Paradigms of Development: Role of Mass Media
29th September 2012
4
National Conference on Sustainable Social Development in )ndia: New Vistas and Challenges
4th October 2012
5 National Conference on (umanities Today: Challenges and Prospects
18th October 2012
6 National Conference On Business innovation and technology management
3rd November 2012
7 International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Sciences 6th to 8th November 2012
8
National Conference on )nformation and Communication Technologies for Agricultural and Rural Development
20th November 2012
9
National Conference on Evolving Research Methodologies in (istory and Archaeology
7th December 2012
10 National Conference on )ntegrated Library Management Systems
13th December 2012
11 National Conference on Recent Trends in Kannada Usage
29th December 2012
12 National Conference on Challenges and Opportunities for Chemical Sciences in 8th January 2013
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the 21st Century
13
National Conference on Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management
22nd January 2013
14
National Conference on Recent Advancements in Protein Science and Technology
31st January 2013
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CHAPTER IX
PROPOSED PROGRAMMES OF THE COUNCIL
Vision-2020:
Preparation and publication of a draft of the Vision Document for (igher Education Karnataka is under progress. This can be viewed from the Council s website.
Academy for Higher Education:
A proposal for the establishment of a permanent Academy for Higher Education has been
approved by the Council in principle. Pending the sanction of the Academy the programme
will be started soon on experimental basis within the facilities available at Tumkur University,
Tumkur.
Newsletter of the KSHEC:
To publish a quarterly Newsletter of the KSHEC highlighting its progress and activities.
International Journal of Higher Education and Policy Research:
To bring out a peer-reviewed international bi-annual journal on higher education.
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CHAPTER X
MEDIA REPORTS